Madison, WI · Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF)
Assisted Living Inspection Lookup in Madison, WI
Verify license status and inspection records for 34 nearby communities before you tour. Regulated by Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
How to search in Madison
- On the Wisconsin portal, search "Madison" or ZIP 53703
- The Madison metro has approximately 34 licensed communities — compare at least 3
- Filter or search near Near West Side if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Middleton if proximity to family matters
- Filter or search near Fitchburg if proximity to family matters
- Search Wisconsin DHS CBRF directory by county
- Verify Family Care enrollment for Medicaid residents
What to ask on a tour in Wisconsin
Wisconsin inspectors frequently cite violations related to:
- Care plan noncompliance
- Staffing below minimums
- Building safety issues
Popular areas to search near
- Near West Side
- Middleton
- Fitchburg
- Verona
- Sun Prairie
- • License probation or suspension
- • Repeat medication error citations
- • High director turnover
FAQs — Madison
How do I look up assisted living inspections in Madison, WI?▾
Use the Wisconsin Department of Health Services official portal (https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/regulations/cbrf/index.htm). Search by "Madison" or ZIP code 53703, then review survey citations, complaint investigations, and current license status for each community you're considering.
How many assisted living facilities are in Madison?▾
The Madison metro area has approximately 34 licensed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) communities. Always verify the specific facility's license and latest survey.
What should I ask on a tour in Wisconsin?▾
Ask about recent survey citations related to: Care plan noncompliance; Staffing below minimums; Building safety issues. Request the most recent inspection report and ask how each citation was resolved.
What are red flags when touring Madison communities?▾
Watch for: License probation or suspension; Repeat medication error citations; High director turnover. If a community refuses to share survey results, treat that as a serious warning sign.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living in Madison?▾
Some WI Medicaid waiver programs may cover care services (not always room and board) in participating facilities. Use our free Wisconsin Medicaid checker for a preliminary screening.
Where can I browse Madison communities with safety data?▾
Use the Wisconsin Department of Health Services lookup to verify each community individually before touring.
Wisconsin Medicaid Checker — Madison
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Nursing Home Ratings — Madison
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Assisted Living in Madison
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Sources & methodology
Cost estimates, demographics, and safety data are compiled from government sources. Verify current figures with official portals before making care decisions.