Located at 228 W Main St in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Sun Prairie is a 32 room senior care facility. With about 37,000 individuals living in the 53590 zip code, the encompassing area is densely populated. It is a ...
Assisted Living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Brookdale Sun Prairie
650 Broadway Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Located at 650 Broadway Dr in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Brookdale Sun Prairie is a senior housing facility serving people 55 and up. The surrounding area has a dense population, with roughly 37,000 residents in the zip code of 53590. ...
Prairie Gardens
900 Okeeffe Ave
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Located at 900 Okeeffe Ave, Prairie Gardens is a senior care facility in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. With approximately 37,000 residents in the 53590 zip code, the encompassing area is densely populated. It is a predominantly middle income area, ...
Faith Living Center
131 Clarmar Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Faith Living Center is a senior care community located at 131 Clarmar Dr in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. With an average household income of $70,385, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It is heavily populated, with ...
Hyland Park Sun Prairie
881 Liberty Blvd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Hyland Park Sun Prairie is a senior housing facility located at 881 Liberty Blvd in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The community is in a generally middle income area, with a median household income of $70,385. With roughly 37,000 people ...
Infinite Ability
1500 W Main St Ste 450
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Located at 1500 W Main St Ste 450, Infinite Ability is a senior community in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 37,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 53590. With a median ...
Lighthouse of Sun Prairie
222 South Bristol St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Lighthouse of Sun Prairie is a senior housing community located at 222 South Bristol St in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. With approximately 37,000 residents in the zip code of 53590, the encompassing area has a dense population. It is ...
Kindred Hearts
605 Chase Blvd Apt 306
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Located at 605 Chase Blvd Apt 306, Kindred Hearts is a senior care facility serving Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average family income of $70,385. With approximately 37,000 individuals ...
Faith Gardens Memory Care
35 Tower Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Located at 35 Tower Dr, Faith Gardens Memory Care is a senior housing facility in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with about 37,000 individuals living in the zip code of 53590. With a median ...
KindredHearts of Sun Prairie
605 Chase Blvd
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Located at 605 Chase Blvd, KindredHearts of Sun Prairie is a senior care community serving Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with about 37,000 residents in the 53590 zip code. With an average per-family income ...
Mentor Abi Wi Oconto Drive
1619 Oconto Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Mentor Abi Wi Oconto Drive is a senior community located at 1619 Oconto Dr in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with a median household income of $70,385. With approximately 37,000 residents ...
Pal's Place
208 Queens St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Pal's Place is a senior care community located at 208 Queens St in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average per-household income of $70,385. It has a dense population, with ...
Pine View of Sun Prairie
605 Wood Violet Ln
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Pine View of Sun Prairie is a senior care community located at 605 Wood Violet Ln in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. With an average per-family income of $70,385, the community is in a predominantly middle class area. It has ...
Sturdy Oaks
926 Campfire Dr
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Located at 926 Campfire Dr, Sturdy Oaks is a senior housing community serving Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with an average per-family income of $70,385. With around 37,000 poeple living in ...
Haack's Tendercare
1249 School St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Haack's Tendercare is a senior community located at 1249 School St in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The community is in a primarily middle income area, with a median per-family income of $70,385. It is heavily populated, with around 37,000 ...
Oakwood Village
5565 Tancho Dr
Madison, WI 53718
Located near by the High Crossing neighborhood, Oakwood Village is a senior housing facility serving Madison, Wisconsin. The neighboring area has an average population density, with around 13,000 poeple living in the 53718 zip code. It is a ...
3 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Oakwood Village East Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 42 room skilled nursing facility located near by the High Crossing neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. With approximately 13,000 residents in the zip code of 53718, the surrounding area has a ...
3 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Harbor Senior Concepts is a senior housing facility located in the High Crossing neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. The neighboring area has an average population density, with approximately 13,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 53718. It is ...
4 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Situated within the High Crossing area of the city, Meadowmere Madison is a senior community in Madison, Wisconsin. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with around 13,000 individuals living in the 53718 zip code. With an average ...
4 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Madison Heights Senior Community
5555 Burke Rd
Madison, WI 53718
Situated in the High Crossing area of the city, Madison Heights Senior Community is a senior housing community in Madison, Wisconsin. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-household income of $72,467. It ...
4 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
American Way of Madison
734 Mesta Ln
Madison, WI 53704
American Way of Madison is a senior care community situated in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. The neighboring area is densely populated, with around 45,000 residents in the zip code of 53704. It is a mostly middle ...
6 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Bluff Point Adult Family Home
7018 Bluff Point Dr
Madison, WI 53718
Bluff Point Adult Family Home is located in the Reston Heights neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. It is a 4 unit family care home. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with an average family income of ...
6 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Parkside Assisted Living
6902 Parkside Cir
De Forest, WI 53532
Parkside is a senior care facility located at 6902 Parkside Cir in De Forest, Wisconsin. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with approximately 15,000 people residing in the 53532 zip code. It is a primarily middle income ...
6 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Parkside Village
6800 Parkside Cir
De Forest, WI 53532
Parkside Village is a senior community located at 6800 Parkside Cir in De Forest, Wisconsin. The facility is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median per-family income of $72,839. With approximately 15,000 residents in the zip ...
6 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Harmony of Madison
705 Ziegler Rd
Madison, WI 53714
Harmony of Madison is located in the Burke Heights neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin. It is a 47 unit senior housing facility. With roughly 17,000 individuals residing in the 53714 zip code, the encompassing area has a medium-density population. ...
6 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
Kindredhearts of Cottage Grove
325 West Cottage Grove Rd
Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Kindredhearts of Cottage Grove is a senior housing facility located near the Reston Heights area of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. The facility is in a predominantly upper class area, with an average family income of $81,272. It has a ...
7 miles away from Sun Prairie, WI
- SeniorScore™ for Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
- Assisted Living Costs in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
- Assisted Living Directory for Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
- Free Assisted Living Resources in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Sun Prairie, the “Groundhog Capital of the World,” offers Midwestern appeal and small-town charm for those in their golden years. Money Magazine hails this small city as one of America’s Best Places to Live. Seniors here have easy access to Madison, just one-half an hour away, but they don’t have to leave town to experience stock car and midget truck racing, farmers markets, festivals and a historic downtown district.
Sun Prairie has 26 assisted living facilities with average prices of $4,956 per month, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. These communities are slightly costlier than the national average of $4,300 per month. However, the overall cost of living here is low, making the city an inviting destination for seniors trying to stretch their health care dollars.
The SeniorScore for Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
The SeniorScore is a measure of a city’s age-friendliness in four categories important for older adults: Health & Safety, Recreation & Leisure, Finances and General Quality of Life. Sun Prairie’s SeniorScore is 69, three points shy of the national average of 72.
Sun Prairie scored 66 in the General Quality of Life category due to its frigid winters. However, the city enjoys mild summers, low precipitation levels and acceptable air quality. Residents also have an average population density and short daily commute time. In Finances, the city scored 65, with state income taxes and senior care costs looming higher than national averages. The overall cost of living here, though, is on par with the national median, while the city sales taxes are lower than the national average.
An average number of Medicare-registered physicians, a lack of acute care hospitals and scarcity of senior living facilities brought Sun Prairie’s Health & Safety score down to 61. However, The SSM Health Emergency Center is in town, and Madison hospitals are approximately 30 minutes away. Seniors can shop at 126 pharmacies in or near Sun Prairie, and crime is very low here.
A low percentage of seniors in the population coupled with a small number of shopping centers resulted in Sun Prairie’s lowest score (53) in Recreation & Leisure. Nevertheless, seniors can take advantage of 12 parks, 88 churches and 36 golf courses in or around the city. Moreover, residents are less than an hour from Madison’s plentiful amenities.
SeniorScore™ for Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
69
SeniorScore™ Overview
- Sun Prairie scores lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Sun Prairie scores lower than the national average of 72.
61
Health & Safety
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Mendota Mental Hlth Institute).
- There are 68 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Brookdale Sun Prairie, Willows Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Infinite Ability.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 126 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
53
Recreation & Leisure
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
- There are 36 golf courses in or around the city, including Sun Prairie Golf Club, Lake Windsor Golf Club (Blue/Red Course at Lake Windsor Golf Club), and Bridges Golf Course, The.
- There are 12 parks near the city center, including Angell Park, Madison KOA, and Dane County DeForest park and ride lot 13-03.
- There are 88 churches in or near the city, including Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St Albert of Great Catholic, and Sun Prairie Community Church.
- There are 9 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 56 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 42 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
65
Finances
- The property taxes average 5.06% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.80% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $83,285, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $69,902, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $32,681, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $48,900 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $94,991 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,150 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $61,501 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.15%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
66
General Quality of Life
- Sun Prairie receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Sun Prairie has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Sun Prairie has an average population density of 543.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Sun Prairie have a short daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Sun Prairie has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.84%.
Assisted Living Costs in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Due to Sun Prairie’s proximity to Madison, the cities likely have similar prices for senior care. According to estimates provided by Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Madison costs $4,956, which is $656 above the U.S. median of $4,300. Facilities here charge an average of $556 more than Wisconsin’s state average of $4,400 per month.
Sun Prairie is among the more expensive cities in Wisconsin for assisted living. In La Crosse, two hours to the northwest, the average is $3,845 per month. Janesville residents less than an hour away to the south pay $3,975, and two hours to the north, seniors in the Wausau Area see average costs of $4,100. Racine, almost two hours southeast, has costs closer to Sun Prairie's at $4,650, and Sheboygan to the northeast has almost equal median prices at $4,950. Milwaukee, an hour’s drive to the east from Sun Prairie, sees median costs of $5,073, slightly above Sun Prairie's costs. Appleton residents,1.5 hours to the north, pay some of the state’s highest prices for assisted living with an average outlay of $5,500 per month.
- Sun Prairie/Madison: $4,956
- La Crosse: $3,845
- Janesville: $3,975
- Wausau Area: $4,100
- Racine: $4,650
- Sheboygan: $4,950
- Milwaukee: $5,073
- Appleton: $5,500
Free Assisted Living Resources in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Colonial Club Senior Activity Center The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center is one of 12 focal point agencies for Dane County’s Area Agency on Aging. Its Case Management Program assesses the needs of seniors and provides information, referrals and advocacy regarding long-term support programs, Medicare eligibility, senior housing options and prescription assistance. Although donations are appreciated, services are free to individuals 60 and older. 301 Blankenheim Lane, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 837-4611 |
ADRC of Dane County The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County is a portal for aging-related support and resources. Trained staff members provide unbiased guidance on public and private benefits and long-term care options. Services are free for all Dane County residents 60 and older regardless of income. 2865 N. Sherman Avenue, Northside Town Center, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 240-7400 or (855) 417-6892 |
Elder Benefit Specialist Program In partnership with the ADRC of Dane County, The Elder Benefit Specialist Program offers legal advice or representation for seniors 60 and older regarding health care benefits and claims topics. Elder Benefits Specialists and attorneys prioritize appeals, denials and reductions of benefits and urgent prescription coverage issues. They also assist with guardianship and power of attorney questions. 2865 N. Sherman Avenue, Northside Town Center, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 240-7400 or (855) 417-6892 |
Jewish Social Services of Madison The Jewish Social Services of Madison offers information, referrals, case management and support for seniors, developing individualized care plans and coordinating services accordingly. A Senior Adult Services professional also acts as a short-term advocate to arrange in-home services or out-of-home placement for elderly loved ones in or out of town. This program is available to all Dane County residents. 6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI 53719 (608) 424-4568 or (608) 442-4085 |
Dane County Veterans Service Office The Dane County Veterans Service Office helps veterans and their families determine eligibility for local, state and federal benefit entitlements. The VA-accredited staff assists veterans with enrollment in VA Health Care, TRICARE, CHAMPVA and other health provisions. They also represent claimants before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. City-County Building, Room 108, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-4158 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much do assisted living communities cost in the state of Wisconsin?
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The cost of assisted living in Wisconsin averages around $128 per day, $3,850 monthly, and $46,200 per year. By comparison, the US averages are $117 per day, $3,500 monthly, and $42,000 yearly.
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What is the cost of assisted living in Sun Prairie?
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The cost of assisted living in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin averages from approximately $1,800 per month up to $6,100. The average cost is approximately $4,075 per month, or around $48,900 per year.
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What does assisted living include?
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Assisted living can be provided in either a private or shared room. Services usually include help with dressing, 24-hour supervision, toileting assistance, recreational programs, and regular medical care.
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Are there any assisted living communities in Sun Prairie that take Medicaid?
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There are several assisted living communities in Sun Prairie that take Medicaid, including Oak Park Place - Madison, Sunny Hill Health Care Center, Capitol Lakes , Sun Prairie, and Ingleside Communities.
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Are there a lot of retirees in Sun Prairie?
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It has a population of 36,294, with 499,851 people in the encompassing statistical area. The senior community composes around 20% of the overall population.
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