Browse the 32 home care agencies in Madison, read 0 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services to find the best home care options near you. Families in Madison choose home care for many reasons, including to reduce caregiver stress, curb senior loneliness, and make daily life easier for older adults. Most home care agencies in Madison personalize their services to your needs and provide them as frequently or infrequently as needed.
Types of care available in Madison, WI
When I first contacted this agency they sent a social worker to our home to find out what our needs are. Next, they sent a nurse out to get a more detailed version of what the caregiver would need to do. They have been very helpful and pleasant. I can call them at any time and ask who is scheduled and they are flexible when I need to change days or times. All of the caregivers they have sent me are hard-working and they are never bored. What I really like is that you will never see the caregivers on their phone. I will also give them a list of tasks that need to be done and if it isn’t checked off, the agency will call them and find out why it wasn’t done. The agency actually holds them accountable. They are also very responsible and follow through with things. I’ve only had one bad experience with a caregiver and he didn’t talk to my husband that well and he let him fall. I have since terminated him and the rest of the caregivers have been great. I would recommend this agency to other families.
Agape Services is really good. I like the person who helps me. She is very nice. And that's what counts the most - them being nice to you.
Working with their management was great and their staff was very good.
2970 Chapel Valley Road, Suite 203, Madison, WI 53711
6425 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53719
6425 Odana Road, Madison, WI 53719
2912 Marketplace Drive, Madison, WI 53719
2912 Marketplace Drive, Madison, WI 53719
447 Ollie Street, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
447 Ollie Street, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Home care may be the right fit for seniors who want to age in place, but who would benefit from companionship, housekeeping, and help with some activities of daily living (ADLs). Home care is broad and personalized to each senior’s needs. In general, home caregivers may provide:
Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.
The median monthly cost of in-home care is about $5,339 in Madison, and $4,767 in the state of Wisconsin, according to Genworth.
A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care provider 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.
Home Instead - Madison, WI, Home Instead - Madison, WI and Cornerstone Caregiving - Madison are the top-rated home care agencies near Madison, Wisconsin. See full list of agencies.
There are 32 home care agencies near Madison, Wisconsin. See the full list.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
The national median cost of home care is $30 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This cost may vary depending on the location and provided services.
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