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Brookdale Madison West in Madison, WI

Brookdale Madison West is an assisted living and memory care community in Madison, WI.

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429 South Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719

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4.1 from 83 reviews
5 stars
46
4 stars
17
3 stars
8
2 stars
3
1 stars
9

Brookdale Madison West Costs & Pricing

Brookdale Madison West offers a range of living options with pricing that reflects its premier services and amenities. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $5,385 per month, which is notably higher than the average cost in Dane County at $4,418 and significantly above the Wisconsin state average of $3,999. One-bedroom units are priced at $5,880, also exceeding local ($4,101) and state ($3,412) averages. The two-bedroom option at Brookdale Madison West comes in at $7,410 per month, far surpassing both the Dane County average of $4,345 and the statewide figure of $3,111. These costs indicate that while Brookdale Madison West may be on the higher end of the spectrum compared to county and state figures, they likely reflect a commitment to quality care and an enriching living experience for its residents.

Floor plansBrookdale Madison WestDane CountyWisconsin
Studio$5,385$4,418$3,999
1 Bedroom$5,880$4,101$3,412
2 Bedrooms$7,410$4,345$3,111

Overall Review of Brookdale Madison West

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Memory care has dedicated programming

Memory care programming is a frequent reason families mention choosing Brookdale Madison West.

Several reviews point to memory-care support as the core fit, including activities and programming described for Alzheimer’s and other dementia needs. One tour experience specifically mentions an Alzheimer’s and dementia support group connected to the community. Other residents’ families describe that as needs progress, the community can provide more robust care levels and structured memory care options.

common 9 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed notes

Dining is a recurring topic, with both praise and complaints showing up in reviews.

Some families describe the food as excellent on certain occasions, good in general, or enjoyable enough that their loved one looks forward to it. Others report the meals are only average, note limited variety, or say the food could be better. A vegetarian family also described a restaurant-style meal experience during a visit, while another review raised concerns about meals being missed at certain times.

  • An elegantly decorated dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a red carpet and chandeliers.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care response can feel slow

Residents and families sometimes describe long waits for help.

A recurring concern is delayed assistance, including reports of slow service and long waits for help, even during urgent situations. Some reviews connect the issue to staffing coverage, describing periods when the staffing level is too thin to respond quickly. Others describe breakdowns in weekend support, including missed meals and difficulty getting timely help when medical needs arise.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high for the value

Multiple reviews describe the community as expensive.

Several families say the cost is a major drawback, describing the community as very expensive or pricey. One review mentions concerns about what’s included versus what is billed separately, and another questions value when compared with other places considered. At the same time, a few residents’ families call it a valuable service, even while acknowledging it is costly.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staff communication is inconsistent

Some families report trouble getting timely updates and follow-through.

A few reviews describe gaps in communication, including slow or incomplete responses when families reach out. Others mention wanting more updates on daily changes in their loved one’s care. At the same time, some families do describe staff as responsive and attentive, but the reviews overall include enough follow-up issues to stand out.

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Features

Housing

  • 69 resident community capacity 69 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

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • 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)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Madison, Wisconsin offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With a variety of restaurants including Delaney's Charcoal Steaks, fast food options like Burger King and Chick-Fil-A, as well as pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens nearby, seniors can easily access dining and medication needs. The proximity to healthcare facilities like Oakwood Village and UW Health clinics provides peace of mind for medical care. Additionally, the presence of parks like Haen Family Park and Blue Mound State Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. For those interested in cultural activities, theaters such as Point Cinema Madison and places of worship like Heritage Congregational Church are also within reach. Overall, this area offers a balanced mix of convenience, healthcare options, recreational opportunities, and community resources for seniors considering a move to Madison.

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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