Senior Living Costs in Madison, WI (2026)
Wisconsin's 2024 cost-of-care survey puts assisted living at $6,150 per month, using the monthly figure derived from the published annual survey amount. For memory care, the available benchmark is the A Place for Mom national average of $6,690 per month because no state-level memory-care figure is published. Families comparing Madison options should treat these as planning figures, then confirm each community's current pricing and included services directly.
Monthly Senior Care Costs in Madison (2026)
| Care Type | Monthly (est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,150 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Wisconsin) |
| Memory care | $6,690 | A Place for Mom national cost data (national average; no state-level memory-care figure published) |
| Home health aide | $7,245 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Wisconsin) |
| Nursing home (semi-private) | $10,068 | 2024 cost-of-care survey data (state-level, Wisconsin) |
These figures are starting points. Actual monthly costs vary by care level, unit type, and the services included in a community's base rate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Living Costs in Madison
What does assisted living cost in Madison?
The 2024 Wisconsin assisted-living monthly figure is $6,150. Brookdale Madison West, Charter Senior Living of Madison, and Vista West all offer Assisted Living.
By USR Editorial Team, Senior Living Cost Analysts
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