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7601 Ganswer Way, Madison, WI, 53719
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Assisted Living Communities in Madison, Wisconsin
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Madison, WI below include 39 Assisted Living facilities with 224 reviews. On average in Madison, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Hannah's House West
510 N Gammon Rd, Madison, WI, 53717
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H U Assisted Living Homes, LLC
2842 Cimarron Trail, Units #1 & #2, Madison, WI, 53719
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6913 Buckhorn Drive, Madison, WI, 53718
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The Waterford at Fitchburg
5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI, 53711
4.3
(29 reviews)
"At The Waterford, my mother has received wonderful care. Her apartment is roomy, pleasant and sunny, making for a very pleasant environment. The staff are gems, always helpful and thoughtful about how they give services to Mom. She likes to see th..."
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The Ridge at Madison
2879 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI, 53713
4.3
(15 reviews)
"My brother moved into The Ridge at Madison. We chose it because they had a 1-bedroom apartment available, and after a certain length of private pay, they will take Medicaid. It is a very clean facility, and everyone seems very friendly. They have eas..."
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Brookdale Middleton Century Ave
6916 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI, 53562
4.0
(9 reviews)
"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 ha..."
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Sylvan Crossings in Westshire Village
5475 Westshire Circle, Waunakee, WI, 53597
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We choose Sylvan Crossing at Westshire for my brother because it is a small community and a fairly new facility, but we have not move him in yet. The inside is gorgeous. They have 32 private rooms and they are absolutely beautiful, spotless and very ..."
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McFarland Villa
5206 Paulson Ct, Mc Farland, WI, 53558
3.3
(3 reviews)
"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 mai..."
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Sylvan Crossings at Chapel Valley
5765 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg, WI, 53711
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Sylvan Crossings of Chapel Valley was the first place that had an opening for my friend. I have not been in it because of COVID, but it looked really clean. They've had trouble keeping people and a cook came down with COVID, but they were friendly an..."
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Heritage Monona
111 Owen Road, Monona, WI, 53716
3.9
(20 reviews)
"Our tour experience with Heritage Monona was outstanding. The manager has been taking care of us since the minute I first stepped foot in the place. He has been attentive, even when I didn't have any appointments. When he caught sight of us, he immed..."
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Heritage Middleton
6234 Maywood Avenue, Middleton, WI, 53562
4.2
(12 reviews)
"Heritage Middleton is a beautiful place. They were very friendly there, and they gave us a tour of an apartment. The facility is very elegant. At the time we went, there wasn't an activity. We did go through their activity calendar. My sister-in-law ..."
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Homestead Living
1040 Quinn Drive, Waunakee, WI, 53597
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I visited my sister in Homestead, it was wonderful, beautiful, clean, and well-kept. They have underground parking, washers and dryers on every floor, and a gorgeous community room. She prepares outings for them to go to different places and shopping..."
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Home Again Living Waunakee
1120 Connery Cove, Waunakee, WI, 53597
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to Home Again Living Waunakee, and it is beautiful. If that facility would have been closer, I would have chosen it. I think everything about it was very appealing. I liked the fact that the views out the windows were beautiful. The staff was..."
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8301 Old Sauk Rd, Middleton, WI, 53562
3.7
(9 reviews)
"This facility is top notch. My mother-in-law spent the last couple months of her life in the long-term care area. The staff are very attentive and caring. Everyone from administration to all the caregivers we met showed high integrity and a commitmen..."
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Cardinal View Senior Living
3820 Tribeca Dr, Middleton, WI, 53562
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My tour of Cardinal View Senior Living was informative. I just found it way too expensive. For what you got, the rooms were pretty small. It's all brand new though, so it's nice. They had amenities I've seen that I thought the other place had, too, w..."
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471 Prairie Way Blvd, Verona, WI, 53593
3.5
(7 reviews)
"Noel Manor Retirement Living, situated in Verona, Wisconsin, specializes in Memory Care and Assisted Living services. The community features..."
READ MORESage Meadow of Middleton
5340 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI, 53562
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured Sage Meadow of Middleton. It was a large facility. There was a QuikTrip right next door, so I could walk right to it. There was a window garden right outside my bedroom. It looked immaculate. They have laundry facilities, an art room, and fa..."
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2792 Ledgemont Street , Fitchburg, WI, 53711
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Madison, WI and Nearby Cities
Madison’s monthly cost of $4,800 for assisted living puts it roughly in the middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Prices are generally lower in the northern and western parts of the state, with Wausau and La Crosse both averaging under $4,300 a month. Costs spike in southeast Wisconsin, where Milwaukee averages $5,324 a month, and Racine leads the state at $5,450.
Madison
$4,800
Wisconsin
$4,600
The United States
$4,500
Wausau
$4,125
La Crosse
$4,263
Milwaukee
$5,324
Racine
$5,450
Paying for Assisted Living in Madison
According to data from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, assisted living care in Madison costs an average of $4,800 a month. That’s slightly higher than the Wisconsin average of $4,600 and the U.S. average of $4,500.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Madison
Madison seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Madison, WI
Seniors living in Madison may also choose from an array of other long-term care possibilities. The $2,019 monthly outlay for an adult day health care facility is thousands of dollars lower than that for assisted living. For approximately $500 more than assisted living, seniors may set up home-based care through homemaker or home health aide services; both average $5,339 monthly. The most intensive and most expensive care is available in nursing homes. In Madison, seniors can expect to pay about $8,851 monthly for a semiprivate room and $9,551 monthly for a private one.
Homemaker Services
$5,339
Home Health Aide
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,019
Assisted Living Facility
$4,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,851
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,551
Free Assisted Living Resources in Madison
Seniors living in Madison have access to an array of free resources that support older adults who choose to stay in assisted living communities. These resources are available through the work of both government agencies and private groups and include local transportation options, physical fitness programs, advice on accessing public benefits and more.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior Center | (608) 266-6581 | Located in the heart of the city, the Madison Senior Center aims to help older adults with maintaining cognitive health, engaging socially and creatively and staying disease-free. The center hosts nearly 3,000 events per year, including book clubs, art exhibits, live music performances and ballroom dancing classes. |
| Area Agency on Aging of Dane County | (608) 261-9930 | This government agency is tasked with assisting adults 60 years of age and up with both short-term and long-term needs. In addition to publishing regular informational newsletters for area caregivers and seniors, it can help guide seniors through questions about accessing benefits and signing up for prescription drug programs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The ombudsman's role is to investigate care issues reported by residents of long-term care facilities. Family and friends may also report problems to the ombudsman. Care issues under the purview of the ombudsman can include physical abuse, financial exploitation, lack of adequate privacy and breaches of confidentiality, among others. The ombudsman can also guide seniors and families through questions about power of attorney and patients' rights regarding refusal of treatment. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County | (608) 240-7400 | The ADRC's mission is to facilitate access to resources that can help older adults and those with disabilities. ADRC employees can direct Madison seniors to food delivery programs such as Meals on Wheels, alcohol and substance abuse services aimed at the unique needs of older people and social groups for seniors in the LGBTQ community. All of the ADRC's services are free of charge and carry no income requirements. |
| Wisconsin Senior Employment Program | (608) 242-4897 | Offering job training for adults 55 years of age and older, WISE is funded by the Older Americans Act and can help Madison seniors build new skills while earning a part-time income. Job placements include senior centers, hospitals and libraries, helping older adults remain connected to peers in their community while they gain experience. |
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Madison
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is responsible for licensing and certifying community-based residential facilities throughout the state. Wisconsin law defines CBRFs as places where five or more unrelated adults receive care and treatment that goes beyond simple room and board but does not rise to the level of nursing home care.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Madison
- Summers in the Madison area are pleasantly warm, with highs averaging 80 degrees from June through August. This northern state is ideal for seniors who enjoy the winter season. Average highs remain below freezing from December to February, and the city sees 42 inches of snow a year, quite a bit more than the national average of 28.
- Madison is a relatively safe place for seniors to call home. The city’s crime rate of 188 per 100,000 people is lower than the national average, as is the property crime rate of 1,644 per 100,000 people. Property crime, in particular, steadily dropped in the area through the 2010s.
- Living in Madison comes with tax benefits and drawbacks alike. On one hand, Wisconsin’s income tax rate of 6.3% is notably above the national average of 4.6%, making yearly tax bills higher. On the other, Madison’s combined sales tax rate of 5.43% is among the lowest in the nation, so day-to-day tax costs are less of an issue.
- In general, Madison’s cost of living is in line with the national average, but costs associated with specific indices vary widely. For example, the cost of health care in Madison is just 86.3 on a scale where 100 represents the U.S. average. Transportation is also quite affordable at 85.8. However, at 111.1, the costs of housing in Madison are considerably above national norms, as are the costs of utilities at 107.5.
- Madison is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, which focuses on improving livability for older adults. The network helps promote local initiatives such as health services, encourages civic participation and supports green outdoor spaces that provide areas for exercise and communing with nature.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Madison
South Milwaukee-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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William
3.0
Review of Brookdale Madison West
We toured Brookdale Madison West. It was good. I guess I would have preferred to have the place a little bit newer, and the views of the windows were not anything to look forward to. The lady who...
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Diane
4.0
Review of Charter Senior Living of Madison
My mother is at Charter Senior Living of Madison. It has been good so far. It's not a Medicaid facility. It's private. But I like the facility. I think the apartments are great. The food is really...
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Denise
5.0
Review of Charter Senior Living of Madison
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....
