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Capitol Lakes

333 W. Main Street, Madison, WI 53703

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(608) 283-2000

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,612
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,549
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,595

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,166
  • Average State Price: $4,034
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Capitol Lakes Description

    Capitol Lakes is proud to be Madison’s premier not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community. Located in the heart of downtown, life here puts you in the midst of a lively college town with a wealth of cultural attractions to enjoy, many within walking distance. With people from all walks of life living at our community, our roster of events, groups, and activities is incredibly diverse and always growing. Our host of fine amenities and outstanding services free you from chores, yardwork, and home maintenance, leaving more time for the things you love. Best of all, our lifetime healthcare package ensures that if your needs change over time, you’ll find all the services and care you need right here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Capitol Lakes
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 33 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 27 out of 42 communities in Madison
  • Ranking in State: 792 out of 1118 communities in WI
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of Capitol Lakes senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some residents and their families expressing high satisfaction, while others raise serious concerns.

    • Several reviewers praised the facility for its excellent physical rehab, attentive and friendly staff, clean and pleasant environment, and high-quality food. They felt well taken care of and appreciated the comprehensive services, including senior housing, assisted living, and nursing home care, along with amenities like dining facilities, a hair salon, a gym with pools, and regular entertainment.
    • Some reviewers highlighted the positive aspects of independent senior living at Capitol Lakes, mentioning benefits for active seniors and those needing assistance, a fitness center, cultural events, excellent restaurants, and a caring staff.
    • However, there were significant complaints regarding the facility's handling of patient care and communication, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns included alleged neglect, miscommunication, and a lack of transparency and responsiveness from the administration. Issues such as theft, understaffing in assisted living, and management problems were also mentioned.
    • One review accused the facility of being involved in election fraud, though this claim was not supported by other reviews.
    • Despite the criticisms, some families reported long-term satisfaction with the living conditions, staff, and programs available at Capitol Lakes, highlighting the facility's downtown location, variety of menu choices, and socializing opportunities.

    In summary, while many residents and their families have had positive experiences at Capitol Lakes, citing its comprehensive care and vibrant community life, others have raised serious concerns about care quality, staff behavior, and management practices. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these mixed reviews carefully.


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    Health

    Limited nursing services

    Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc)

    Medication management

    Emergency alert call system

    Caregivers on duty 24/7

    End-of-life care in unison with local hospice professionals


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping service

    Weekly laundry service

    Linen service as needed

    Basic utilities including expanded basic cable and Wi-Fi

    Assistance in scheduling appointments

    Caregivers on duty 24/7


    Activities

    Social and recreational programs

    Aquatic & Wellness Center

    On-site Rehabilitation

    Rotating Art Exhibits

    Library

    Grand Hall Programs


    Community Amenities

    Aquatic & Wellness Center

    Library

    Atrium

    Technology center

    Craft room

    On-site chapel


    Room Amenities

    Basic utilities including expanded basic cable and Wi-Fi

    Expanded basic cable on flat-screen TVs, private phone, and free Wi-Fi

    A full kitchen

    Flat-screen TVs

    Cable TV

    Granite countertops


    Dining

    Three meals a day, plus nutritious snacks

    Dining at our two on-site restaurants

    Access to three on-site dining venues

    Three gourmet dining venues

    Menus centered on nutrition and balance

    Craft delicious dishes for a variety of dietary restrictions


    Transportation

    Transportation to and from doctor's appointments

    Assistance in scheduling appointments

    Free visitor parking in our covered Health Center parking lot

    Parking lot

    Transportation services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 4, 1979
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 72
    Total current residents: 35
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $26000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-09 2022-09-02 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2022-08-09 2022-08-11 D Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2022-08-09 2022-08-30 E Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2022-08-09 2022-08-26 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-08-09 2022-08-11 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-08-09 2022-08-11 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-08-09 2022-08-12 D Services Deficiencies Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
    2022-08-09 2022-09-09 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 F Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 D Smoke Deficiencies Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-05-26 2021-07-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-03-08 2019-03-21 E Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2019-03-08 2019-03-21 F Smoke Deficiencies Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 D Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-03-08 2019-04-07 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2019-03-08 2019-03-21 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-05-26 $16,250
    2021-05-26 $25,000
    2022-08-11 $15,000
    2022-08-11 $9,750

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Madison which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 248,951 (small city).
    • The average income is $72,879, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 48.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 113 days of rain, 47 days of snow and 204 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 30.7 years old, very low compared to other cities.
    • 3.9% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 12.09% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 8% Asian, 7% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 75% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.91 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.88 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.06 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.29 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.59 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 230.0, Moderate Days 43.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Capitol Centre Market
    0.2 miles away
    J&P Fresh Market
    0.4 miles away
    The Fresh Market
    0.6 miles away
    Midway Foods Asian
    0.8 miles away
    Festival Foods
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    W Washington & S Henry (EB)
    0.1 miles away
    West Wash & N Henry (WB)
    0.1 miles away
    W Washington & N Broom (WB)
    0.1 miles away
    W Washington & N Fairchild (WB)
    0.2 miles away
    N Fairchild & W Washington (SB)
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Old National Bank
    0.2 miles away
    BMO Harris Bank
    0.2 miles away
    Johnson Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Westbury Bank Commercial Lending Office
    0.3 miles away
    Park Bank
    0.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    UnityPoint Health - Meriter
    0.8 miles away
    Saint Mary's Hospital
    1.1 miles away
    William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
    2.2 miles away
    UW Health University Hospital
    2.3 miles away
    American Family Children's Hospital
    2.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.3 miles away
    Community Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Community
    0.9 miles away
    UW Health Arboretum Clinic Outpatient Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Neuhauser Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Dental Health Associates
    0.4 miles away
    University Square Dental
    0.6 miles away
    First Choice Dental
    1.0 miles away
    Midwest Dental
    2.8 miles away
    University Hills Dental
    3.0 miles away

    Parks

    Stations of the Cross Walking Path
    0.1 miles away
    Brittingham Park 2
    0.2 miles away
    Capitol Square
    0.2 miles away
    Law Park
    0.2 miles away
    First Settlement
    0.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    South Towne Mall
    2.5 miles away
    NorthsideTown Center
    4.0 miles away
    Essex Square Shopping Center
    5.3 miles away
    Portofino Place
    7.0 miles away
    The Grange Mall
    20.5 miles away

    Culture

    Overture Center for the Arts
    0.2 miles away
    Overture Hall
    0.2 miles away
    Capitol Theater
    0.2 miles away
    Comedy Club on State
    0.3 miles away
    Orpheum Theatre
    0.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    RED
    0.1 miles away
    Maharani Indian Restaurant
    0.1 miles away
    A La Brasa Mexican Grill
    0.1 miles away
    Tornado Room
    0.1 miles away
    Canteen
    0.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of WI. It is a medium-sized community with 48 total beds.

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