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Residential care homes in Madison may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Madison care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Madison, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
We are also serving Residential Care Home facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Allied, Greentree and Orchard Ridge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sun Prairie, Fitchburg or Maple Bluff.
Types of care available in Madison, WI
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At Reynolds Assisted Living Home they have a little bus that is handicap accessible and they will take memory care residents on outings. Most other places only provide outings for the assisted living residents, but because Reynolds is a small facility and they have smaller amounts of people they'll play oldies on the bus and take the residents to parks or pancake breakfasts, things like that. There is a guy who will even pick up discarded flower arrangements and bring them to the residents to make their own flower arrangements. The residents always have fresh flowers in their rooms. The price and the smaller size of Reynolds were the main reasons for choosing here for mom. They have more activities than other places we've experienced. I really like that my mom has access to the outdoors. There is a little enclosed garden in the back that has walking paths and a bench. Residents can plant in the garden and take care of their plant. I've lost track of how many other facilities I looked at, it's well over ten, but Reynolds Assisted Living is five stars all the way around. I'd give them a 10, actually, for activities!
The facility is well cared for. The staff is good. I know they struggle like all facilities right now in getting good workers. My brother is lactose intolerant and they do a good job of providing him with food he can eat and enjoy. I feel timberwood has been a good fit for my brother and would recommend it.I think the fact that the owner and his family are routinely on site taking care of things makes a difference in the quality of the facility.
They’re tops! The staff should get a ten out of five if possible! I think for what it is – I think it’s a good value. I get to visit once a week, but all their meals are prepared for them. Their medicines are brought to them. They have a gym so they can exercise. They have karaoke. They go to the farmer’s market. They can garden if they like.
7102 Timberwood Drive, Madison, WI 53711
I would highly recommend the Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Place is clean. My Mom is very well taken care of. The place now has a dog,...
Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living is a new Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in the Madison, WI area that offers an intimate setting. Located in a residential area (Country Grove Neighborhood), Timberwood Lodge was opened in 2018 - within walking distance of restaurants, pharmacies, and...
5318 Schluter Rd, Monona, WI 53716
I have had my Uncle with [name removed] at Reynold’s Assisted Luving since last Summer and I’ve watched him bloom with the attention and stimulation. They all handle my uncle with humor and exacting care. ...
Reynolds Assisted Living Home is located in Monona, WI, in the heart of the a residential community. The property is a renovated large four bedroom home with a spacious secured fenced in yard. The back yard consists of a wooden deck where two large tables and a seat swing are...
2445 Darwin Rd # 201, Madison, WI 53704
209 N Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53705
Whitney Lodge is located right in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin for convenient accessibility when it comes to the care of your elderly loved one. This is a residential care home that focuses on senior living at its best. Here, you will rest assured that your loved one is in a place where he...
901 Pflaum Rd, Madison, WI 53716
106 Crystal Lane, Madison, WI 53714
4334 Clover St, Madison, WI 53711
4544 Stein Ave, Madison, WI 53714
4702 Milwaukee St, Madison, WI 53714
Swanton House on Madison's Eastside is an Elderly Assisted Living house. A (CBRF) licensed by the State of WI. that provides a quality memory care senior home, that offers security and roots. A partnership with our resident’s, families and community is a main goal we strive for. ...
5222 Hammersley Rd, Madison, WI 53711
I cannot say enough about the Fountainhead Home in DeForest, WI. My father, who is 90 and has advanced dementia, is a new man since moving there several months ago. He is happy and as healthy as he can...
Our goal at Fountainhead Homes is to provide the highest quality of care for each individual by tending their unique emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological needs. This works best when we can partner with family who knows the resident best.Our long term and dedicated staff...
1109 Menomonie Lane, Madison, WI 53704
413 S Yellowstone Dr, Madison, WI 53719
1 St. Andrews Circle, Madison, WI 53717
510 N. Gammon Rd., Madison, WI 53717
510 N Gammon Rd., Madison, WI 53717
510 N Gammon Rd., Madison, WI 53717
6701 Seybold Rd # 126, Madison, WI 53719
402 Rustic Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Welcome to Emerson Senior Living, where senior living has never felt so much like home! We are a boutique senior living home in Madison, WI, fostering joy and community among Madison seniors since 2014. Our home is unique for a few reasons:*Options - we have 8 private bedrooms, most with private...
6 Schoenemann Court, Madison, WI 53719
5301 Paulson Road, McFarland, WI 53558
5301 Paulson Road, McFarland, WI 53558
7310 Ashwabay Ln, Madison, WI 53719
Our goal at Fountainhead Homes is to provide the highest quality of care for each individual by tending their unique emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological needs. This works best when we can partner with family who knows the resident best.Our long term and dedicated staff combined...
1320 Stratford Ct, Middleton, WI 53562
1320 Stratford Ct, Middleton, WI 53562
5210 Siggelkow Rd., Madison, WI 53718
Unified Adult Family Home is a spacious, bright, cheerful 4-bedroom ranch style home with (2) full bathrooms, recreation room, a beautiful living room with fireplace, a large kitchen and dining room that overlooks a large and spacious yard. Unified Adult Family Home is located two miles from...
The average cost of senior living in Madison is 3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, WI with an average of 3,246 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:
Residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.
The cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.
A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right residential care home in Madison for you or your loved one.
Consistently ranked as the most expensive city in the state, the average cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is rated 10 points higher than the national average. However, as with most other Midwestern cities the relative cost of groceries and fresh produce is extremely low compared to the rest of the country. These index ratings are based on a scale where 100 is equal to the national average.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 89 | $1,413 | 18.7% | $223,328 | $59,387 | No estate tax or inheritance tax |
There are at least four hospitals in the city that provide emergency services. The top three hospitals in Madison include:
Madison has a humid continental type of climate with warm-summer or hot-summer designation depending on the season. This means that Madison’s summers can vary from year to year, with some being pleasant and mild while others may be hot and humid. The winters tend to be cold with lots of seasonal snowfall. On average, the humidity level for Madison is roughly 72%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 77%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74°F | 90°F (July) | 59°F (July) | 26°F | 35°F (February) | 14°F (January) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 43 (Good) | 55 in the month of December (Moderate) |
Precipitation and Inclement Weather
| Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall | Inclement weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4” | 9” (October) | 42” | Floods, blizzards, tornadoes (rare) |
2016 Presidential Election for Dane county
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 70.37% | 23.04% | 6.59% |
Population Statistics
| Population metro area | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439,553 | 255,214 | 1,250 people per square mile | Growing at a rate of 1.01% |
Age
| Median | 55+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 20% | 9% | 4% | 3% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 14% | 57% | 25% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more | Other or Not Specified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 78.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
Crime
| Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 8,059 | 28 | 4 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4% | 72% | 8% | 18% | 3% | 5% |
Madison is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
As the capital of the state and home to one of the best universities in the Midwest, living in Madison, Wisconsin provides tons of entertainment. One of the most popular destinations for arts and culture in the city is the Overture Center for the Arts, which also houses the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. The Olbrich Botanical Gardens are another popular spot home to one of only four Thai Pavilions outside of Thailand.
For recreation, there are many hiking and biking trails that intersect throughout the city and the surrounding wilderness. During the winter months many locals enjoy cross country skiing, ice fishing, hockey, and snowmobiling. College sports are huge in Madison, and the most popular ones are hockey and football. The UW football team plays at the iconic Camp Randall Stadium which is nationally recognized as one of the best college football stadiums in the country. The University also puts on tons of arts and cultural events throughout the year.
Transportation
There are a number of bus lines throughout the city that offer public transportation. Madison is also considered a regional travel hub with Greyhound bus lines connects the city to other regional hubs such as Minneapolis and Chicago. Furthermore, the Badger Bus also connects the University to Wisconsin’s second major city, Milwaukee.
Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care, Unified Adult Family Home and Timberwood Lodge LLC are the top-rated care homes near Madison, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 36 care homes near Madison, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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