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Columbia Health Care Center
Scout 100Wyocena, WI · 85 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Wyocena's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Madison, Wisconsin
Every licensed senior community in the Madison, WI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Madison
Local Madison-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Madison prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,360/mo median
typical range $5,090–$7,950
Memory Care
$7,060/mo median
typical range $5,650–$8,830
Skilled Nursing
$11,030/mo median
typical range $9,890–$12,800
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,360/mo median
typical range $2,160–$7,770
Residential Care Home
$5,720/mo median
typical range $4,580–$7,150
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Madison using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Madison.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 25 communities in Madison, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Badger Prairie Hcc
Scout 94Verona, WI · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Verona's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →3
Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab
Scout 93Dodgeville, WI · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Dodgeville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →4
Avina of Sun Prairie
Scout 91Sun Prairie, WI · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Sun Prairie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →5
Stoughton, WI · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Stoughton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →6
Hebron Oaks
Scout 81Madison, WI · 70 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Madison.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →7
Monroe Health Services
Scout 74Monroe, WI · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Monroe.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →8
Mineral Point Health Services
Scout 74Mineral Point, WI · 39 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Mineral Point.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →9
Sun Prairie Senior Living
Scout 67Sun Prairie, WI · 42 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sun Prairie.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →10
Capitol Lakes Health Center
Scout 66Madison, WI · 49 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Madison.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →11
Dove Healthcare - Lodi
Scout 65Lodi, WI · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lodi.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →12
Wisconsin Dells Health Services
Scout 62Wisconsin Dells, WI · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wisconsin Dells.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →13
Madison, WI · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Madison.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →14
Waunakee Valley Senior Living
Scout 57Waunakee, WI · 94 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Waunakee.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →15
Oak Park Place of Nakoma
Scout 56Madison, WI · 33 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Madison.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →16
Four Winds Manor
Scout 53Verona, WI · 44 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Verona.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →17
Complete Care at Nazareth LLC
Scout 53Stoughton, WI · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Stoughton.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →18
Columbus Health and Rehab
Scout 45Columbus, WI · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbus.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →19
Pleasant View Nursing Home
Scout 41Monroe, WI · 96 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →20
Complete Care at Maple Grove LLC
Scout 39Madison, WI · 184 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →
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Madison, WI · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →22
Middleton, WI · 97 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →23
New Glarus Home
Scout 21New Glarus, WI · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →24
Ingleside Manor
Scout 16Mount Horeb, WI · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →25
Madison, WI · 83 beds
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A Madison skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Madison, WI?
In the Madison, WI area, assisted living typically runs $5,090–$7,950/month (median $6,360), memory care $5,650–$8,830/month (median $7,060), and skilled nursing $9,890–$12,800/month (median $11,030) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 25 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.