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Brookdale Madison West - Assisted Living/Memory Care in Madison, WI

Brookdale Madison West - Assisted Living/Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Madison, WI.

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Brookdale Madison West - Assisted Living/Memory Care in Madison, WI

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  • Interior

    A modern spa interior featuring a luxurious bathtub and elegant decor.

  • Decor

    Cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and decorative elements under soft lighting.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, television, and coffee table, bathed in natural light from a large window.

  • Building

    A well-maintained residential building with a driveway and landscaped entrance under a cloudy sky.

  • Architecture

    A modern residential building with well-maintained landscaping and a spacious driveway leading to the entrance.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, complete with green pillows and a white comforter. A wooden dresser with a TV sits to the side, while soft lighting from a table lamp adds warmth to the room.

  • Windows

    A modern bathroom featuring a walk-in bathtub with large windows and a bright, tile-floored interior.

  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring chandeliers and tasteful decor.

  • Landscaping

    A sunny patio area with outdoor seating in front of a residential building.

  • Lighting

    A well-lit meeting room with elegant chairs and ornate carpet.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room with elegant furniture arranged around a fireplace.

  • Television

    A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large television, and a kitchenette in the background.

  • Bookshelves

    Cozy library room with bookshelves and a wooden table for reading.

  • Wall Art

    A small indoor exercise room with stationary bikes and bright lighting.

413 South Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 41 reviews
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Overall Review of Brookdale Madison West - Assisted Living/Memory Care

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff and nursing care drive experiences

Nursing care and day-to-day support are a central part of residents’ and families’ experiences here.

Many residents and families describe nurses and caregivers as knowledgeable, attentive, and quick to respond to concerns, including medication and special meal needs. Several reviewers also credit leadership and specific staff members by name, saying communication is regular and questions get answered. A smaller number of reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, safety, and staffing coverage, including issues after hours and on weekends.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and safe, tidy spaces

Residents’ homes are repeatedly described as clean, well kept, and comfortable.

Families frequently note that apartments and the overall community are kept clean and in good condition, including one review that mentions a facility that “smells fine.” Multiple reviewers also describe residents as well groomed when they visit. Even among positive accounts focused on care, cleanliness shows up alongside comfort as part of what makes day-to-day life feel well managed.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up often

Food is a frequent topic, with both high points and some disappointments.

Several reviews say meals are a plus, including one that calls the food excellent on several occasions and another that describes food as wonderful. A few families also talk about staff handling special meal needs and working with dietary preferences in the dining hall. Others report that food can be only average or could be better, and one reviewer says their relative did not like the selection.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities and social time matter

Families describe residents staying engaged through regular activities and events.

Residents and families mention a steady flow of activities, social time, and community events such as barbecues, holiday gatherings, and gatherings in the pub. One reviewer describes residents spending time together in common areas, while another highlights social participation and outings as part of improving quality of life. There are also references to creative programming like parties and field trips, with some relatives saying their loved ones looked forward to events.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Staffing reliability raises concerns

A few reviews describe staffing and response-time gaps that families found hard to trust.

At least one family says their loved one sometimes had to wait for assistance and that a staffing change after a certain time led to delays. Another review describes a weekend situation in which medical help was not available promptly, following an urgent issue for a resident with dementia.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 42 resident community capacity 42 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Dane County Regional (10 miles away) Dane County Regional (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Delaney's Charcoal Steaks (0.3 miles)
  • Burger King (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.6 miles)
  • Olive Garden (0.7 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (0.8 miles)
  • Culver's (0.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Oakwood Village (0.3 miles)
  • Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute-Clinic (0.5 miles)
  • Westside Family Pet Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Sokol Advanced EyeCare (0.7 miles)
  • UW Health Odana Atrium Clinic (0.9 miles)
  • U W Health Physicians & Clinic (1 miles)
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • UW Health West Clinic Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • SSM Health Prescription Center (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Moka (1.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cell Line Genetics (0.7 miles)
  • meriter Middleton clinic (2.8 miles)
  • UWHC Outpatient Radiology (3.2 miles)
  • William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Haen Family Park (1.4 miles)
  • Oak Park Heights Park (1.8 miles)
  • Pilgrim Park (2 miles)
  • Lakeview Park (2.6 miles)
  • Firemans Park (3 miles)
  • Flagstone Park (3.1 miles)
  • Blue Mound State Park (3.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Point Cinema Madison, Wi (1.4 miles)
  • AMC Fitchburg 18 (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Heritage Congregational Church (2.7 miles)

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