7 Features to Look for in Retirement Homes in Madison, WI

Consider looking for these top-of-the-line amenities during your senior housing search.

Keep reading to learn more about these retirement home amenities to look for in Madison, Wisconsin.

Location

Ranked #3 in Livability’s 2019 Top 100 Best Places to Live, Madison is a wonderful city with a vibrant downtown area and plenty of shopping and other attractions to enjoy. To help you live a comfortable lifestyle, you’ll want to ensure your retirement home is close to the essentials you care about. Proximity to grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and shopping centers can make you feel even more at home.

Review our Burr Oaks and Greentree Glen neighborhood guides to learn about the attractions and shops located nearby.

In-unit laundry

An independent living community with an in-unit washer and dryer is an appealing amenity you may want to look for during your search. With laundry facilities right inside your apartment, you’ll be able to complete this weekly chore at your own pace. No need to wait for an open machine or carry your laundry up and down stairs! This extra convenience can go a long way when comparing retirement homes in the area. You may want to add it to your “must” list and look out for apartments with this amenity available.

Underground parking

It’s true – winter in Madison gets cold! Enjoy the convenience of retrieving your car from an underground lot at Burr Oaks Senior Apartments and Greentree Glen Senior Apartments instead of trudging through an open parking lot. Both of our Madison properties have underground parking available as an added amenity you can enjoy when signing a lease with us. You’ll be able to stay dry and warm without the annoyance of having to shovel your car out of a snow-filled lot.

Extra storage
One common misperception of senior living is that there simply isn’t enough room to store all your items. For holiday decorations, keepsakes, and unused containers, ask your independent living community if they have extra storage space available. Residents at Burr Oaks Senior Apartments enjoy additional storage available for extra items and seasonal pieces.

Community spaces

When you move into your new retirement home, you’ll likely want to meet your neighbors and become a part of the community atmosphere. Community spaces like all-purpose rooms, patios, and kitchens make it easy for residents to convene and enjoy senior living at its best.

At Burr Oaks Senior Apartments, take advantage of community spaces like a hair salon, fitness center, community kitchen, and patio to meet your neighbors in a low-stakes setting. Our on-site hair salon and fitness center also mean you don’t have to drive across town to experience a day of beauty or break a sweat!

At Greentree Glen Senior Apartments, you’ll also find a community fitness center, kitchen, and patio. This property also has a free library for residents to dive into a new story or gather for a social book club. These community spaces allow you to connect with your neighbors and benefit from added conveniences right on the property.

Pet-friendly units

If you have a furry friend, check to see if your chosen retirement home community allows them. At Burr Oaks and Greentree Glen, select units are cat-friendly so that your purring pal can settle in too! Some restrictions may apply, so be sure to talk to your leasing agent about the pet policy for your unit before signing a lease.

On-site management & 24-hour maintenance

The final amenity on our list that you’ll want to look for when researching retirement homes in Madison, Wisconsin, is professional on-site management. Having access to a helpful and friendly staff can make the transition to your new home easier and more comfortable. You also can get your questions answered immediately on-site. Furthermore, our 24-hour emergency maintenance team can handle any maintenance requests in your apartment so you can enjoy stress-free and relaxing days ahead.

For more information about features to look for in retirement homes in Madison, Wisconsin or the senior living apartments mentioned in this post, contact us online to schedule a tour today.

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