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Cottages of Madison

5555 Burke Road, Madison, WI 53718

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6 reviews
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Hiram Rubio

Sibling of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great job making the place more human, clean and safe. So grateful!

The new administration have make lots of improvements in the condition of the facility. More human. We are so greatful for all the changes made. Mom loves her magic room and the stuff is so friendly that she feels safe and happy.

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Cottages of Madison

About the facility

The Cottages of Madison, in operation for more than 20 years, offers CBRF-assisted living, licensed for Alzheimer’s, dementia and related neurological diagnoses.

Our warm, welcoming, secure community has the perfect balance of private and public community living space, making it quaint, functional and familiar—like home. Our three cottages—Applewood, Elmwood and Oakwood—each support 16 residents in a close-knit, family-like environment. With low caregiver to resident ratios, our staff is equipped to focus on each individual, while helping the community thrive as a whole.

Our Age-in-Place Program ensures that residents are able to receive increasing levels of care and support as their needs change—without having to seek out other care options or move to another location. Under this philosophy of care, residents—regardless of their individual functional or cognitive disabilities—live together in a safe, secure, supportive environment.

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

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Pricing

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Guest Meals
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Bath Tubs
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking

Common areas

  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Trivia Games

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5555 Burke Road,
Madison, WI 53718

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Reviews

for Cottages of Madison

8.6 out of 10
Review Score1-6 of 6 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
4.0
Staff
3.7
Meals & Dining
3.7
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
4.0

A Place for Mom has scored Cottages of Madison with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Cottages of Madison has 6 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 4/8/26

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Hiram Rubio

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 8, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great job making the place more human, clean and safe. So grateful!

The new administration have make lots of improvements in the condition of the facility. More human. We are so greatful for all the changes made. Mom loves her magic room and the stuff is so friendly that she feels safe and happy.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 6, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for Willow Glen

It was all good except the lady[name removed] that runs the office, she was terrible to work with, always in a "meeting" and never returned texts or emails when trying to get the billing done... the rest of the staff was great, they took very good care of my mil. I would recommend them.. oh and we were very disappointed that we never heard or received any sympathy from the or the staff from hospice that worked with us.. only the 2 ladies that were working the night she passed and the hospice guy that pronounced her passing they were the only ones

D. Shephard

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 28, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars

New Management is Great

Absolutely Wonderful new Management on Board. This place has turned around here in the last few months. My mom says new staff and manager are great. They must have gotten bought out. Big Difference when you walk in the door.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Stanley Livingston

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 8, 2021

1.0 out of 5 stars

poor care

Our motivation for writing this review of the Cottages of Madison is to warn others — Don't go there. There were a number of problems. The patient was seen in the ER because of cognitive changes and was found to have bed sores and was found to be dehydrated. The patient reported to his family that the staff was mean to him. There are no call buttons . At our request to remedy this, we were told a baby monitor could be used but it was never set up. We were told that on two occasions in a row, on the same day that the patient was not given his medication. First we were told that the patient refused the meds. Upon further discussion, and a look at the records by the manager, she said he was too lethargic to take pills and that there was no order to crush meds. We later found there was an order. We eventually reached a point where we told the decision makers that the care was neglectful and abusive and that our family member had to be moved immediately.

Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

David Bock

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 16, 2020

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

A New Home

When we were looking for a new place to move my mom, cost was a factor. We really liked this community. Her apartment is in the remodeled wing and it is supposed to have extra staff available for the population. The communication has been great, although, due to the current situation, we would like if they would put out a weekly newsletter with building updates. We have only had limited ability to visit, but when we were there the staff were nice and friendly.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0

DF

Memory Care

Family/friend

February 27, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars

Wonderful place!

Everyone is very caring and attentive to my husband. He seems very comfortable there. He does have problems concentrating on activities and they try to get him involved. At the beginning they observed him to find what he likes and what his abilities are and worked with that. They have also added 2 new activity directors who are very kind and friendly. I am glad he is there!! I have peace of mind knowing that he is safe. They also let you know immediately if there are any problems or concerns. My husband is also a veteran and they work very well with the VA for medications and follow up. Wonderful place!!!! Great staff!!! Great leadership and administration!!!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

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Tips for evaluating your community options

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know Wisconsin’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about Wisconsin’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottages of Madison

  • Cottages of Madison offers Studio. Learn more.
  • Call (608) 249-5776 to reach a resident at Cottages of Madison.

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