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Nursing homes and assisted living in Madison, Wisconsin

Our directory lists 228 places to live with care in Madison, Wisconsin: 7 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 30 assisted living communities, and 191 residential care homes. 7 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 2 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Dane County.

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See only the 172 that accept Medicaid in Madison

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

More care options in Madison

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Nearby cities

Monona8 places · 3.7 miles awayFitchburg20 places · 4.3 miles awayMiddleton19 places · 5.6 miles awayMcFarland4 places · 6.2 miles awayWaunakee11 places · 7.5 miles awayVerona16 places · 8.7 miles awayOregon5 places · 9.9 miles awayCottage Grove6 places · 9.9 miles awayDeforest14 places · 11 miles awaySun Prairie34 places · 11 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Madison?
Our directory lists 228 in Madison, Wisconsin: 7 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 221 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Madison?
7 of the 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Also, 165 residences are listed in the state’s records with a Medicaid program. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Madison?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Wisconsin is $350 a day for a semi-private room (about $10,646 a month), and assisted living is $6,540 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Wisconsin.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Madison?
No place in Madison has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Wisconsin: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Wisconsin.

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