Independent Living Communities in Waunakee, WI

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

"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."

"My sister has moved into Quarry Ridge Retirement last week. It fits her needs the best. They had everything she needed right there as far as the staff cleaning and all the meals. It was just a very nice place. The person who was managing and doing the tour was very informative. We tried the food, and it was a five. I had one meal, but it was very good as far as quality and presentation."

"We have been so happy with the staff, maintenance, and facilities since my mother moved to Oak Park about seven months ago. Her assisted living apartment was freshly painted and the flooring updated before she moved in. Whenever I have a question, the staff is incredibly quick to respond which is so appreciated. The facilities are beautiful and there are so many activities for the residents. It's a wonderful community and we are very lucky to have them in Baraboo."

"The Rivers was friendly, quiet, and spacious. Care was like one-on-one. I had to wait a while because everyone was being attended to. I went at lunchtime. It needed some updates. It was like 70s, 80s style. The rooms were comfortable. The layout was very accessible to the bathrooms from the rooms. It's like family. It's warm."

"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 great and very responsive. The rooms were spacious, well-organized, nicely appointed, and beautifully decorated. It is quite a new facility, so it was very clean and very well maintained too. What I thought was unique about the place was they actually have a bar with happy hours. They also have a movie theater onsite (like a little mini home theater), and a really nice game room."

"We really liked Waunakee Manor but it's quite a ways from where we live now. It was very clean and it smelled nice. The staff was friendly and open to any of our questions. They showed us all around and we even got to meet the cook, and they showed us the backyard that had a baseball diamond back there. They said people could sit out and watch baseball games in the summer if they like that sort of thing. They showed us one room that was furnished and then they showed us one room that was unfurnished, so we could get an idea of how big the room was. They showed us the dining area. They have a nursing home attached, so if that was needed, that's available there. The dining room was open and there were a lot of tables in there, and they said everybody could come and find a table and get to know the other people. It wasn't mealtime when we were there, so there were just a few people there. They were having a musical performer while we were there and there were a few people there watching. They have a lot of different activities in that area during the afternoon. In their room, they have a small refrigerator to keep snacks and things in and a microwave if they wanted to use it. They had laundry services that they did and housekeeping. The meals were three times a day, so it was something we were looking for. We met the cook and we got a sample menu."

"Westshire Village at the Lake has a very nice, peaceful, close to country setting. It feels very safe, very warm, and welcoming. It has a nature trail by it and is easily accessible to everything else that one would need, such as any kind of shopping. I just like the community. I've met some of the people there, they seem to be more vibrant. It just meets my needs much better. The staff were very helpful, and very open if you have any questions. It was just very comfortable. They do not have a food program, that's OK with me. They have a very nice kitchen, and I still enjoy cooking, or I'll go out to eat."

"The interior is clean. The person who helped me during my tour was fine, and she mostly explained everything. They provide three meals a day, they have manicures every week, card games almost every day, and other games too. They play different things, and they also have coffee chats where you have coffee and talk to people."

"I toured Jefferson Square. I liked that you could go to the community center and do whatever, or you could stay home. I liked the layout of the apartment. It was homier. The staff took us through, and he was nice and he described everything quite well."

Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.

"Oakwood Village-Prairie Ridge is very nice. It's very large. The apartment I looked at was fine. Some of them are older. They have a whole new wing that's newer. Some of them have patios. There is a church, a woodworking shop, a beauty shop, and a huge restaurant. However, I have to pay a lot of money to go there."

"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 commitment to do good work. Hospice was also outstanding. We're very grateful and would highly recommend Attic Angels to others."

"My father has moved into Coventry Village. I like best that they have a men's group. The least is probably that they don't have three meals a day automatically, it's two. The staff was very friendly and engaging. It's very clean and very nice. They have ice cream socials, happy hour, and art activities. I've met with the artistic director a couple of times. I would recommend it just because of the friendliness of the people there."