Senior living & care
How can I check a Wisconsin assisted living facility's licensing and inspection reports?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 12, 2026
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Use the state Department of Health Services Provider Search. You can search by name, county, city or ZIP code and choose assisted living as the facility type. A provider's page shows its license status and, for most providers, a survey history covering about three years. The official inspection report is called a Statement of Deficiencies, and a facility's response is a Plan of Correction. DHS also keeps profiles of facilities by county, including Dane County. DHS notes profiles may not be complete or current, so use them alongside a visit in person. DHS also publishes a guide, Choosing an Assisted Living Facility, with a checklist. This is a statewide system, not limited to Madison. Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Provider Search and Consumer Guide (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 12, 2026