Assisted Living Communities in De Forest, WI

"I like Charter Senior Living of Madison. The atmosphere was more like an apartment living. It had a full kitchen and a patio or a deck off the unit, so I liked that. It was pretty bright and airy. It's newer and everything. The staff was nice. She was great. They waved and said hello. I like that it is pretty convenient and everything. It is secluded but still convenient. It is still close to the city. They offered all the different services for whatever particular point your loved one is at. The tour experience is good. The tour person was great. It was very clean and very well kept up."

My community is based on caring for the mentally ill and brain trauma. We are a family base community and resident focus. We provide 24/7 care with 3 meals a day and snacks twice a day. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search

"Madison Pointe is very nice and has limited choices. Everybody is very nice, the place is clean, and the food is good, fresh, and they don't use preservatives. My parents are happy there. The Monday through Friday staff is wonderful, but it's a little bit less on the weekend. The only drawback is when you go there, you have to flip off a little switch, wait for somebody to come and open the door, and sometimes that takes a little bit of time. It would be nice if they had a keypad or something where if you have people there, there's a code that people could use to come and see their family members. For my parents, the cost is reasonable."

"We toured Oak Park Place Madison. It was good. We saw what we needed to see and answered all our questions. The staff was pleasant and not pushy, showed us everything, and took his time."

"My father has been happy since 2017 at this facility. The facility has increased their care for him as his needs have grown. This is a relief rather than needing to him to move him to another facility. Importantly to me, the facilities' core staff have become like family for me in navigating the waters of an aging parent. They are an advocate for my father in dealing with his healthcare. This "home away from home" gave me a chance to know my father much better than I could have if he had stayed at his home. Plus, he gets the care he needs and I get the support to focus on loving him rather than worrying about him."

"My tour of Brookdale Madison West was really good. Heidi, who gave us the tour, was very nice and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions. The individual rooms were nice. We toured two of their different sizes, and we've toured a few other facilities and this one was just as nice as some of the other ones we toured as well. So that's good. The layout was good. It's a little different. They had good common areas and then two different hallways of the rooms. Overall, everything was clean and well-maintained. It wasn't the newest by any means, but overall, it was nice. You can tell that Heidi is passionate. She has been with Brookdale for over five years, and she's very embedded in the community. Like she leads Alzheimer's and dementia support group close by, that she told us about and invited us to. Not only does she work in the field, but she gives her personal time in the same field, and to me, that speaks volumes. We also got to meet the nurse whose office is in the memory care unit, and she seemed very nice and friendly. We saw support care staff people working with the patients, and they seemed to be engaged and on top of it. So that's good. I like that the memory care unit has a separate entrance from the overall assisted care. I like that it's covered and that it has a little bit of parking there, so if you want to take your resident out or come to visit, it's very easy to do so. But in one of the main rooms that we toured in memory care and Heidi acknowledged it, too, she's like, 'Somebody must have had an accident in here, and we haven't cleaned it yet' because it smelled of urine. So that would be like my one thing because there were some facilities that we toured that didn't have that or would have maybe already had it cleaned up. "

"I toured Oak Park Place Nakoma. Sue, the director, was the most kind, caring, and generous with the time of any of the people. She was the most proactive in terms of follow-up and not pressuring you at all but just really being in it for the people. It's apparent that she cares about all the people involved and that they truly care about the residents and their families. It was a very good comprehensive tour. In terms of the condition of the place, I would say it was really nice and well-maintained. It's like a newer facility and it's nice looking. They have some nice communal areas. Currently, the average age of their residents is older than my father-in-law who has early-onset dementia. A lot of the patients there were in a little further and later stages of dementia, so that was a negative for us. Part of why we're looking at centers is so that my father-in-law can have socialization, but if you have a lot of bedridden or wheelchair-bound patients that aren't as social with the activities, that makes it harder. Their memory care unit isn't on the first floor, it's on the second floor, so their only outdoor space is a concrete balcony versus other places we toured that had memory care that had an outdoor patio with some green space. Since nature is a huge love of my father-in-law, that's a big thing for us. "

Pepperwood Senior Living and Memory Care‑Madison, nestled at 2879 Fish Hatchery Road in Fitchburg (serving all of Madison), offers a welcoming blend of assisted living, memory care, and independent living options in a thoughtfully designed community. The campus features spacious apartments with one- and two-bedroom layouts, full kitchens, in-unit storage, and laundry facilities on every floor. For those needing more assistance, intimate studio cottages are also available, all within a secure, gated environment. A dedicated 24‑hour medical staff ensures residents' health, safety, and peace of mind. Life at Pepperwood is vibrant and engaging, with a strong focus on wellness and social connection. The community provides resident and guest parking, scheduled transportation, and a range of amenities including beauty and barber services, housekeeping, and both clothing and linen laundry. Residents enjoy a rich calendar of activities—music, games, book clubs, yoga, fitness classes, gardening, arts and crafts, and regular off-site excursions—supported by communal dining that accommodates special diets like diabetic, vegetarian, and kosher options. What sets Pepperwood apart is its strength in memory care: the secure premises offer wandering prevention and monitoring, plus staff trained to support grooming, toileting, and daily routines for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. The environment is pet‑friendly, allowing residents to keep a dog or cat, and features devotional services and opportunities for spiritual enrichment. Located in Fitchburg, the community offers access to nearby attractions such as parks, walking trails (like the Military Ridge Trail), shopping, and dining. Overall, Pepperwood empowers residents to live with dignity, purpose, and a strong sense of belonging. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search

"McFarland was an older facility and not as well maintained. The rooms were a smaller and not as well maintained as the others we saw; they needed some help. Their dining area was kind of small but adequate. I think they need to spend more time on maintenance issues. The people weren’t as warm and welcoming. It was the lowest price among the three I saw, but I think they were overpriced for the services that they offered. They had scheduled programs, but did not have as many offerings as the other places. "

"My mom moved to The Waterford at Fitchburg. These apartments are roomy and she got her baby grand in this apartment. They're like regular apartments. I am very happy with the size. The whole community's got all kinds of events and things to do all the time. There's a salon here. They have transportation. We went on a tour of lights for the holiday lights yesterday, and there was a Christmas party. The menus are wonderful down in the bistro. She's in an assisted living package. They offer different packages here as well. The price rises based on their assessment of your need for care. She has a full kitchen in her apartment as well. The price point was great for what we are getting. The staff are very friendly. They come up to you and introduce themselves. You have the same people doing the same things. They have physical therapy, cognitive therapy, and memory therapies downstairs on the second floor, right in the house that accepts most insurances. There's a movie theater that was just redone in the building. So they have movies. Everybody is great. I just had honey mustard pork, steamed zucchini, fresh strawberry shortcake, and cranberry juice for lunch. Some of the meals that I've had, I wasn't impressed with, but today's was good. It's not the newest one, but it looks new. There's a great sort of ground that is wonderful. There's a koi pond out here. You have individual balconies and underground parking that's heated. It's very comparable. All utilities are included. By early next year, cable is included, and the wi fi is included. Three meals a day are included."

Mount Vernon Quality Care, has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges. We also offer services for adults with Brain Injuries, Autism, Dementia, and Mental Illness and provide a range of programs, including residential services and day and vocational programs. Our personalized approach maximizes each persons unique efforts to learn, grow and thrive in the communities they call home. REM Wisconsin has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges. We also offer services for adults with Brain Injuries, Autism, Dementia, and Mental Illness and provide a range of programs, including residential services and day and vocational programs. Our personalized approach maximizes each persons unique efforts to learn, grow and thrive in the communities they call home.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search

Mount Vernon Quality Care has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges. We also offer services for adults with Brain Injuries, Autism, Dementia, and Mental Illness and provide a range of programs, including residential services and day and vocational programs. Our personalized approach maximizes each persons unique efforts to learn, grow and thrive in the communities they call home. Mount Vernon Quality care, has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex challenges. We also offer services for adults with Brain Injuries, Autism, Dementia, and Mental Illness and provide a range of programs, including residential services and day and vocational programs. Our personalized approach maximizes each persons unique efforts to learn, grow and thrive in the communities they call home.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search

Good Neighborhood Home Care is an Adult Family Home (AFH) offering services to our community members who need specialized care. We are licensed to provide care to the following resident needs in an ambulatory environment: Advanced Age Emotionally Disturbed/Mental Illness Physically Disabled Developmentally Disabled Traumatic Brain Injury Memory Care We welcome our residents with open arms. At Good Neighborhood Care Home, we strive to meet each resident's individual care needs and work with the challenges that they face daily. Our staff is knowledgeable, dedicated and caring. Our home environment is warm, cozy and accepting of one and all.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search

Good Neighborhood Home Care is an Adult Family Home (AFH) offering services to our community members who need specialized care. We are licensed to provide care to the following resident needs in an ambulatory environment: Advanced Age Emotionally Disturbed/Mental Illness Physically Disabled Developmentally Disabled Traumatic Brain Injury Memory Care We welcome our residents with open arms. At Good Neighborhood Care Home, we strive to meet each resident's individual care needs and work with the challenges that they face daily. Our staff is knowledgeable, dedicated and caring. Our home environment is warm, cozy and accepting of one and all.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search