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Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Madison, WI below include 113 Assisted Living facilities with 348 reviews. On average in Madison, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Madison, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
113 Results
303 S Jefferson St, Verona, WI 53593
4.0
(5 reviews)
"My grandmother was admitted to this facility following a fall at her home which left her needing rehabilitation. From the moment my grandma got there, we felt at ease. The staff at Four Winds were there for us through the entire process--from admissi..."
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325 West Cottage Grove Road, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom is in Kindred Hearts. It was at a very good price for us, it was a smaller facility and with Alzheimer's so we thought it was a really good match for her. The rooms are smaller but that's all she needs. The staff is excellent. They're very car..."
READ MORE505 Westlawn Dr, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We moved my husband to Cottage Grove Memory Care as a last resort because it was a place that would accept him, and the price was agreeable with me. I like the location and the setup. I'm still getting to know the staff, but I think they're sufficien..."
READ MORE200 Cross Street, Waunakee, WI 53597
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We are very happy with Sienna Crest. It's very homey, bright, and cheery when you go in. It has 20 residents. It's a very warm and caring group. My mother has her own bathroom, a mini fridge, a microwave, and a bird feeder outside her window, but you..."
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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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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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801 S. Klein Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597
3.7
(10 reviews)
"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 u..."
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471 Prairie Way Blvd, Verona, WI 53593
3.5
(7 reviews)
"My in-laws are in Noel Manor. It is independent for one and memory care for the other. We did a lot of comparison with the other facilities, and it is a little more expensive, but it provides what we need, and the proximity to us is a better convenie..."
READ MORE1425 Hemlock Street, Sauk City, WI 53583
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Maplewood has a home like setting, and the staff was very friendly. It was convenient for my father because it was close to home. The facility is adequate. ..."
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605 Chase Blvd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
3.0
(3 reviews)
"I am in an independent living facility called KindredHearts Senior Living. I've just moved in this February. My experience is wonderful. I'm in one of one-bedroom apartments. Well, it is only a couple of 100 yards to walk to the three-story building ..."
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407 North 8th Street, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I've been to Ingleside Communities at dinner times and lunch times to visit my dad and they had very unappetizing food. He wouldn't even eat it. He enjoys the breakfasts though and they're taking good care of him. The facility has somewhat outdated..."
READ MORE206 North Main Street, De Forest, WI 53532
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I didn’t care for Artisan Senior Living at all. It seemed old and worn out. The residents seemed to just be sitting around without any activities to do. The floors weren’t level. ..."
READ MORE2105 Frawley Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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READ MORE124 Henry St, Edgerton, WI 53534
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1001 Quinn Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597
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READ MORE600 2nd Ave, New Glarus, WI 53574
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READ MORE405 N 8th St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
"The village of Mt. Horeb has over 7,000 people and among its farmland and fertile soil sits the Inglewood Residential Care Apartments. This ..."
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308 England Street, Cambridge, WI 53523
"Home Again Assisted Living offers a personal touch in a home like environment with on-staff Registered Nurses. Dedicated to quality and serv..."
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7457 Terrace Ave, Middleton, WI 53562
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READ MORE604 Lewellen St, Marshall, WI 53559
"Sienna Crest is an assisted living facility located in Marshall, a lovely community in the northeastern part of Dane County, WI. Situated ad..."
READ MOREMadison’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
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.
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.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
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
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. |
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 Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
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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...
Assisted Living
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....
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