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The average cost of assisted living in the county is $4,363 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 99 Assisted Living Communities in Dane County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Dane County, WI
- Assisted Living: $4,363
- Nursing Home Care: $8,821
- In-home Care: $4,004
- Adult Day Health Services: $1,842
Assisted Living Facilities near Dane County, Wisconsin
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"Centrally located near downtown Madison, the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and just down the road from Hatchery Hill Towne Center, Avalo..."
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"Brookdale Madison West (formerly Wynwood of Madison West) welcomes seniors seeking outstanding personalized assisted living care, innovative..."
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Talamore Senior Living
275 North City Station Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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"If you are looking for convenience, camaraderie, and high quality care, Talamore Sun Prairie is the community offering that and more. We hav..."
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Brookdale Middleton Century Ave
6916 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
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"At Brookdale Middleton Century Ave (formerly Sterling House of Middleton), our focus is on creating an environment in which our residents fe..."
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"When your loved one joins Prairie Gardens, they will create new memories here: new memories filled with friends and caring staff who quickly..."
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"Eden Vista Madison provides assisted living services in a fun environment. Located just minutes from downtown Madison near area attractions,..."
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"_________________________________________ Providing excellent services for Madison seniors, Madison Pointe is an inviting and warm senior l..."
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"________________________________________ Providing excellent services for Stoughton-area seniors, Stoughton Meadows is an inviting and warm..."
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"Oak Park® Place Nakoma is located on the west side of Madison in the well-established Nakoma neighborhood offering skilled nursing, rehabili..."
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Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living of Madison
1936 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704
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"Tennyson Retirement Living is the ideal retirement community - located blocks from Warner Park (home of the Madison Mallards) and around the..."
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"Cedarhurst of Madison offers compassionate senior care in Madison, WI. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved o..."
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"_________________________________________ Providing excellent services for McFarland seniors, McFarland Villa is an inviting and warm senio..."
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Sylvan Crossings in Westshire Village
5475 Westshire Circle, Waunakee, WI 53597
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"Life is a journey. And no matter where it leads, we all need a place to call home. Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living in Westshire Village pro..."
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"Cedarhurst of Verona offers compassionate senior care in Verona, WI. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved one..."
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The Koselig House Assisted Living and Memory Care
4897 Innovation Drive, De Forest, WI 53532
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"Named in honor of our owner's beloved Grandmother Marion, The Koselig House is the premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care in De..."
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" Faith Gardens Memory Care is locally owned and abides by its FAITH inspired care philosophy. Faith that you or your loved one is receivin..."
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Sylvan Crossings at Chapel Valley
5765 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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"Life is a journey. And no matter where it leads, we all need a place to call home.Sylvan Crossings at Chapel Valley provides that home when..."
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Heartsong Assisted Living. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comf..."
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"_______________________________________ Heritage Senior Living of Monona features a full range of amenities and services for seniors to t..."
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Oakwood Village University Woods
6205 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705
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"Oakwood Village University Woods off Mineral Point Road sits amid nearly 30 acres of wooded grounds that include sidewalks and a nine-acre n..."
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"_________________________________________ Heritage Senior Living of Middleton features a full range of amenities and services for seniors..."
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Skaalen Retirement Services Inc
400 North Morris Street, Stoughton, WI 53589
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New Perspective | Sun Prairie
222 South Bristol Street,, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
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"The Lighthouse of Sun Prairie, our newest community, is scheduled to open early in 2013. At Lighthouse of Sun Prairie, beautiful and creativ..."
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"Waunakee Manor is a Continuing Care Community. This means Continuity of Care is consistent, and as someone ages, they are cared for by the s..."
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"Conveniently located just 10 minutes north of Madison among rich farmlands and rolling hills, Parkside Independent and Assisted Living retir..."
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Milestone Senior Living - Stoughton
2220 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton, WI 53589
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"___________________________________________ Milestone Senior Living Stoughton is a beautiful assisted living community nestled in high on..."
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"Refund Plan: Declining balance refund over 25 mos. Priority Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis."
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Sylvan Crossings of Jefferson
279 N Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549
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"Life is a journey. And no matter where it leads, we all need a place to call home. Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living of Jefferson provides th..."
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"The Meadows of Fall River is nestled in a small community near Columbus, Wisconsin, with beautiful views of the countryside. We are committe..."
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"Welcome home to Riverwalk Senior Living! Our beautiful new community is ready for you to settle in and make new friends. We specialize our..."
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"Residents at Brook Gardens Place experience the best of all worlds. Our assisted-living and respite-care community is small enough where eve..."
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"Assisted Living at Aster Assisted Living Communities includes our full continuum of personal care services and will provide the assistance y..."
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"____________________________________________ Milton Senior Living is located in the quiet, safe and friendly Milton, Wisconsin, just northe..."
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"__________________________________________ A newly constructed facility located in Rio Wisconsin, At Home Again is a simple yet beautiful..."
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Heights at Evansville Manor
201 North Fourth St., Evansville, WI 53536
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"There are so many reasons why people choose to live in Evansville and even more reasons why they choose The Heights at Evansville Manor as t..."
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" Home Again Assisted Living offers a personal touch in a home like environment with on-staff Registered Nurses. Dedicated to quality and ser..."
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1050 Prairie Street, Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
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Our House Senior Living - Lodi Assisted Care
121 Second Street, Lodi, WI 53555
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"________________________________________ Enabling our residents to maintain a sense of purpose and zest for life is our mission at Lodi Ass..."
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1531 Commonwealth Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
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Wellington Place of Fort Atkinson
200 S Water Street West, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
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"___________________________________________ A beautiful one level assisted living community that is surrounded with lush green trees and ..."
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1 MILWAUKEE AVE W, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
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Maplewood Village Assisted Living
1425 Hemlock Street, Sauk City, WI 53583
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Bluffview Meadows
S7559 US Highway 12 Apt 14B, North Freedom, WI 53951
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Lilac Springs Assisted Living Community
403 O'Neil Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551
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"Lilac Springs is a brand new Assisted Living Community which serves senior adults with needs associated with the process of aging. The atten..."
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"______________________________________ Welcome to Morning Sun Care Home. Our inviting senior living community offers residents the comfor..."
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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Dane County
VB
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June 25, 2019
It was rather small and much more limited than some of the other places we looked at, although the location was perfect. We were just looking for something with quite a lot more activity. The place was perfectly pleasant, it just wasn't quite what we were looking for. They need to be much bigger to have the resources to meet the standards of some of the other places we saw. Also, when we looked at the menus they offered, it was clear that there wasn't anything in there that I was interested in eating since I'm vegetarian. My husband wasn't impressed either. It was kind of Wisconsin comfort food, like burgers and meatloaf.
Evamarie
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March 14, 2018
I really like The Waterford at Fitchburg, that's why I chose it. The staff is very nice and helpful, and I don't have any complaints. The grounds look very pretty, and the location is convenient for me.
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February 12, 2018
Lazy staff. The new management never interacts with the residents. The Dementia Care area smells like urine and the resident's look dirty. Staff spends more time on their cell phones than taking care of my family member. It's a dump.
Victoria
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November 21, 2017
It was great. The rooms were a little small. In one room, I didn't like the view because it looked out to garages, but the rest was great. The people were great. Everything was nice. You can order off the menu in a beautiful dining room. They had an exercise room and puzzles all over the place. It's a nice, friendly place with nice white halls that smelled good.
Susan
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August 22, 2017
We visited The Waterford and it was the newest facility we went to. We were treated very well, the apartment had a large living room and bedroom, and it was spotless. The grounds were very nice and the people we met were very nice and very accommodating.
Friend
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July 17, 2017
We currently have my friend in here, and he seems to be OK at this point. It's well furnished and has courteous staff, so we're happy with him there. It's a beautiful site. The landscaping is excellent. A shuttle is provided for going to town.
Thomas
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July 17, 2017
It is out of town, on the fringes of Middleton, and there were farm lands around it. The staff was fine and friendly. The couple of rooms I saw were reasonable; the larger ones had kitchens, but most of them do not. It's very reasonable.
CaringReviewer139923
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June 28, 2017
The Waterford seemed very good, and the apartments seemed better and larger. The staff was very good. The pricing seemed reasonable, and they had shuttle services. I would recommend them for someone looking for larger apartments.
Map of Dane County, Wisconsin
Assisted Living Costs in Dane County
Assisted living costs an average of $4,363 per month in Dane County, which is just $63 more than the median rate in Wisconsin, and $363 higher than the national average of $4,000. Monthly rates fluctuate considerably between other communities across the state, from a low of just $2,638 in La Crosse to a high of $5,000 in Oshkosh.
Prices for assisted living are near the national average in Green Bay ($4,075) and Janesville ($4,068), and they’re close to the state median ($4,300) in Milwaukee, where seniors pay $4,264 per month.
Note: Data for senior care costs in Dane County wasn’t available, so data for the county seat, Madison, was used instead.
Dane County/Madison Area
$4,363
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,300
Oshkosh Area
$5,000
Racine
$4,888
Milwaukee Area
$4,264
Janesville Area
$4,068
Fond du Lac
$3,744
La Crosse Area
$2,638
Care Cost Comparison
Senior care costs in Dane County tend to vary due to various factors. The skill level of care, number of dedicated service hours and whether room and board are included all affect the rates seniors pay. Compared to assisted living ($4,363) room-and-board prices, home health aides ($4,767) and nursing homes ($8,821) provide personalized care, but the 24/7 skilled nursing services available in nursing homes explain why these facilities charge over $4,000 more than assisted living communities, while home health aide services average $400 more per month. In-home services from homemakers ($4,004) average about $350 less than assisted living expenses. The rates for in-home care cover service hours only, so costs for food, upkeep, utilities, taxes and insurance must be added to the in-home care prices for a realistic cost comparison.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$4,363
Homemaker Services
$4,004
Home Health Aide
$4,767
Adult Day Health Services
$1,842
Nursing Home Care
$8,821
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dane County
Medicaid in Wisconsin
Residents of Wisconsin who can’t afford health insurance may qualify for coverage through the Wisconsin state Medicaid program. Those who meet the eligibility requirements receive a range of health care benefits, including:
- Case management
- Primary and specialist care
- Inpatient, outpatient and emergency hospital services
- Preventive and diagnostic services
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Prescription drugs
- Long-term care in intermediate and skilled nursing facilities
Qualifying for Wisconsin Medicaid
To qualify for long-term care through Medicaid, Dane County residents must be American citizens or qualified immigrants and:
- Aged 65 or older, or
- Below age 64 and disabled or blind
- Have a monthly income of $2,313 and countable assets of $2,000 or less as an individual
When determining Medicaid eligibility, the state counts income from all sources but disregards certain assets, including a primary home worth up to $858,000, household and personal effects, one automobile and burial plots.
Wisconsin Medicaid offers two other ways seniors may qualify for coverage:
- Those who exceed the income limit but have high medical bills may reach the necessary threshold using a Medicaid deductible. This requires that an applicant’s excess income figure multiplied by six be spent on allowed medical expenses to receive six months of coverage.
- Dane County residents who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income automatically receive Medicaid medical and long-term care coverage when they’re approved for SSI benefits by the Social Security Administration.
Dane County seniors can call (800) 362-3002 to learn more about the state Medicaid program or visit Wisconsin Access to apply online.
Wisconsin Medicaid Waivers for Long-Term Care
Wisconsin Medicaid only offers institutional nursing home care as an entitlement. However, it does offer two waiver programs (noted below) that may allow Medicaid-eligible seniors and disabled adults receive long-term support services at home or in assisted living facilities.
Family Care Waiver
Participants in the Family Care waiver receive long-term managed care in the community setting of their choosing. Each enrollee is assigned a case manager and receives a personalized care plan based on their assessed needs. The services and supports provided may include:
- Transition assistance to relocate from a nursing home
- Care coordination
- Help with personal care and daily living activities
- Residential services
- Occupational, physical and speech therapy
- Periodic skilled nursing services
- Adaptive aids
- Medical equipment and supplies
- Medical transportation
To qualify for the Family Care waiver program, Dane County residents must be adults aged 18 to 64 and disabled or seniors aged 65 or older. They must also be at risk of nursing home admission if daily assistance isn’t provided.
Include, Respect, I Self-Direct Waiver
The IRIS waiver offers the means for seniors to develop their own plan and budget for care services with the help of a case manager. Once the plan is in place, the participant can use the approved budget to pay for support services from the providers they choose. The IRIS waiver is available to Medicaid-eligible Dane County residents who want to live in a community-based residential care setting, private home or adult family home and are:
- Aged 65 or older, or
- Aged 18 to 64 and disabled, and
- Assessed as needing the level of care provided in an intermediate or skilled nursing facility
Budgeted funds received through the IRIS program may be used to pay for a variety of services, such as personal care assistance, adult day care, residential care, prepared meals, medical supplies and equipment, periodic nursing services and nonmedical transportation.
To learn more about the Family Care or IRIS program or begin the application process, Dane County seniors should contact the local Aging and Disability Resource Center at (608) 240-7400.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Reverse Mortgage
Dane County homeowners who need extra monthly income to cover assisted living costs for one spouse may consider applying for a reverse mortgage. Instead of requiring a regular payment to a lender, this type of mortgage provides homeowners with a monthly equity-based check to use as needed. When the last borrower moves out or the property is sold, the lender must be repaid in full. The homeowners’ ages, financial situation and equity level determine eligibility and how much is received each month.
For more information about reverse mortgages, interested seniors can contact Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.
State Supplemental Payment
Residents of Dane County who receive SSI benefits can also qualify for a monthly stipend from the state of Wisconsin. The amount of this State Supplemental Payment is based on a person’s income and living arrangement, but the maximum available is $179.77 per individual.
To apply for federal SSI and Wisconsin state SSP benefits, seniors can call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
Aging and Disability Resource Center
The Dane County Area Agency on Aging operates the ADRC as an aging-related resource hub for local seniors and their families. County residents can receive free information, advice and referrals for valuable resources, including nutrition programs, in-home support services, long-term care options counseling, disability services, case management and public health care benefits. ADRC of Dane County
2865 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704
(855) 417-6892
Veterans Resources
The Veterans Service office of Dane County has trained staff available to help senior veterans and their loved ones identify and apply for local, state and VA benefits.
Veterans in need of medical services can visit the Madison West VA outpatient clinic for primary care, medication and disease management, lab work and nutrition counseling. Referrals for specialist care at the city’s Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital are also provided.
Dane County Veterans Service Office
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-4158
Madison West VA Clinic
1 Science Ct., Madison, WI 53711
(608) 284-6360
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