The food is bad and they serve a lot of thin soup and sandwiches. Staff is overwhelmed and…read moreoverworked. There is constant staff turnover, from the bottom to the top of the organization. They do not clean enough and we have to go over to clean the room. We are looking for a new pace for our family member. Do NOT recommend.

Unfortunately I have to agree with the previous comments about keeping their promises. While mom…read morewas mobile and lucid and didn't require much care it was fine. As the years passed and her needs increased, the care did not keep up even when paying for the extra care. Would not recommend.

This place does not take very good care of their patients. They are not adequately staffed, and…read morethere is not a licensed person to give medications during the night.

From the owner: It is the vision of Sylvan Crossings to provide a family-like environment through dedicated…read moretraining and guidance of our employees, ensuring continuous, loving and individualized care for our residents and their families.

One of the nicest cleanest facilities I have been too. I had to place my dad there and the staff…read morewas the reason I chose Prairie Gardens. They have a great program with a lot of activities and care at the time he needed. Thank you so much for all you did for my dad!

From the owner: Prairie Gardens Assisted Living, in Sun Prairie, WI, is the premier assisted living facility…read moreserving Madison, DeForest, Columbus, Verona, Middleton and surrounding areas since 2000. We specialize in senior care. For more information, contact Prairie Gardens Assisted Living in Sun Prairie.

Years ago a loved one was in the skilled nursing section of Capitol Lakes. I was struggling to…read morelower him into his wheelchair while a nursing assistant who was in the room did not lift a finger to help me. He slid to the floor. Another time I visited and my loved one was sitting in his wheelchair in a puddle of pee which had pooled on the floor. Another time I was berated by a staff member because she couldn't find his shoes, which were in his closet, like I told her. I also got accused of stealing food from the kitchen, which turned out to be unfounded. I tripped and fell coming out of the elevator because it wasn't level with the floor. Hopefully the place has improved.

Our family moved my parents into Capitol Lakes in October of 2009. Out of all tre retirement…read morefacilities located in Madison, Capitol Lakes was chosen for a host of reasons, and after almost 10 years, we are all happy with Capitol Lakes. First and foremost is the location, only 2 blocks from the square. Secondly, Capitol Lakes has multiple levels of care, including Senior Housing, Assisted Living and a Nursing Home that includes Dementia Care. In Senior Housing, all unites have a full kitchen. There are also 3 restaurants. Including The Seasons, The Cafe and The Lunchbox. There are Heated garages and large, walk-in storage lockers. There is a large health facility with 2 swimming pools, a hot tub andhigh end exercise equipment. There is an on-site beauty salon. They also provide classes, lectures and programs on a daily basis. Everyone shopping for retirement residences must take a look at Capitol Lakes!

Great views of a small prairie, and woods, out back. They also offer a good amount of space for…read moregardening to their residents, many of whom plant vegetables there. There are deer, woodchucks, raptors, songbirds and even a family of turkeys living in the immediate vicinity. There is also a small City of Madison park adjacent, giving a place for visiting grandchildren to play out-of-doors.

From the owner: Helping older adults lead lives of growth, happiness, health and security has been the focus of…read moreOakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries for more than six decades. At the center of our longstanding mission are two non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Communities we own and manage in Madison, Wisconsin.