Independent Living in Madison, WI
Madison has 10 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities on Lilisity. 9 also hold a state license for assisted living or other care. The other 1 come from public records, because independent living is usually not licensed by the state. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for these communities.
All 10 in Madison
Listed with state-licensed communities first, then by name. Being listed is not a rating.
| Community | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Lakesstate licensed333 W Main St | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 40 residents |
| Charter Senior Living-Madisonstate licensed5601 Burke Rd | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 60 residents |
| Grasslands at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridgestate licensed5565 Tancho Dr | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 71 residents |
| Oak Park Place the Grove Istate licensed702 Jupiter Dr | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 32 residents |
| Oakwood Village Prairie Ridgestate licensed5555 Tancho Dr | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 206 residents |
| Oakwood Village University Woodsstate licensed6209 Mineral Point Rd | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 415 residents |
| Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldalestate licensed602 N Segoe Rd | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 64 residents |
| The Rise at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridgestate licensed5565 Tancho Dr | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 40 residents |
| Vista Weststate licensed150 Bella Vista Drive | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 50 residents |
| Attic Angel Prairie Point640 Junction Rd | Life plan community | — |
There are also 6 income-restricted senior apartment buildings in Madison, where rent is set by income. They are listed on the Dane County page.
What the types mean
Independent living. Apartments or cottages for older adults who live on their own. Meals, activities, housekeeping and transport are often included or offered. Personal care is not part of it.
Life plan community. A campus with independent living plus assisted living, memory care or nursing care, usually with an entry fee and a contract that covers care later.
55+ apartments. Rental or co-op apartments for people 55 or 62 and over, with no care services.
Income-restricted senior apartments. Apartments for older adults with rent set by income, through HUD, USDA or tax-credit programs. There are income limits and often a wait list.
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