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Grasslands At Oakwood Village Sweetgrass in Madison, WI

Grasslands At Oakwood Village Sweetgrass is an assisted living community in Madison, WI.

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5575 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI 53718

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4.1 from 80 reviews
5 stars
51
4 stars
8
3 stars
10
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Grasslands At Oakwood Village Sweetgrass

common 10 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent highlight

Meals and dining variety come up repeatedly across reviews.

Many reviewers describe the dining setup as a key part of daily life, including a dining room with a chef and additional options like a bistro and salad bar. Families and visitors also mention variety in meals and generally positive food experiences. A smaller number of residents/visitors raise food-related concerns, including complaints about the restaurant area and one report of terrible food.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing affects care delivery

Several residents and families report short staffing affects timely help.

Alongside positive comments about staff, multiple reviews describe staffing shortages or under-staffing that can slow down care tasks. Residents or families mention problems getting help for needs tied to daily living support, including meals, bathing, and medications. There are also specific reports about emergency response—one describes pendant and bathroom emergency buttons not working—and another describes slow attention to a medical emergency. One mid-tone review captures the mixed experience as having ā€œnot enough helpā€ at times.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed theme

Reviews mention cleanliness often, with mostly positive observations.

Several reviewers describe the building as clean, neat, and well kept, including positive notes about rooms and common areas. Some also comment on cleanliness as a sign the community is well maintained. At the same time, at least a couple of reviews criticize housekeeping—one says a room was never cleaned until complaints were made, and another reports a ā€œdisgusting mess.ā€

common 4 reviews mention this

Care support includes daily assistance

Residents describe support for daily living and health routines.

Reviews for assisted living and rehabilitation describe the presence of care staff who help residents with everyday needs, including help getting back to a normal routine. Others mention nursing support and general ā€œoutstanding care.ā€ The community also offers a 24-hour call system and assistance with activities of daily living, which aligns with residents who emphasize getting help when needed.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical care is close

Nearby clinics and pharmacies are within about a mile.

For everyday needs, reviews and location details point to nearby medical options, including physician offices and pharmacy access. This can be reassuring for residents and families who want convenient access to healthcare services.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 24 resident community capacity 24 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Dane County Regional (3 miles away) Dane County Regional (3 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • UW Health East Clinic (0.7 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (0.7 miles)
  • U W Health-Spine Center - Daniel K Resnick MD (0.7 miles)
  • Accuear Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics (1 miles)
  • Aesthetic Artistry MedSpa (1 miles)
  • TLC Laser Eye Centers (1.7 miles)
  • Robertson Plastic Surgery (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sugar River Pizza (0.8 miles)
  • Jersey Mike's (1.3 miles)
  • Hooters (1.8 miles)
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats (2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Subway (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • UW Health at The American Center Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • O'Connell Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • UW Health Northeast Family Medical Center Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Eastside Evangelical Lutheran (2.2 miles)
  • Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church (4.3 miles)
  • Heartland Community Church (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Hunter's Ridge Park (2.3 miles)
  • Sunny Valley Park (2.5 miles)
  • Pheasant Run Park (3.1 miles)
  • Orfan Park (3.3 miles)
  • Sheehan Park (3.3 miles)
  • Angell Park Dream Park (4.1 miles)
  • Terrace Park (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Flix Brewhouse (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Spay Me (2.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) (3.4 miles)

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