Quick answers
- Is Capitol Lakes licensed?
- Capitol Lakes appears on the official license list of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living (list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Community-Based Residential Facility”, license number 0021939, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Capitol Lakes have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 33. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Capitol Lakes?
- 334 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703, Dane County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Capitol Lakes?
- (608) 283-2000, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- UnityPoint Health - Meriter, Madison (about 1.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Arc House0.0 mi · Madison, WI · capacity 15
- Arc Maternal & Infant Program3.0 mi · Madison, WI · capacity 12
- The Ridge at Madison3.0 mi · Fitchburg, WI · capacity 23
- Bascom Hall3.4 mi · Monona, WI · capacity 41
- Brighter Life Living3.4 mi · Madison, WI · capacity 8
- Capital Square3.4 mi · Monona, WI · capacity 34
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- UnityPoint Health - Meriter1.5 mi · Madison, WI
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison1.8 mi · Madison, WI
- University of WI Hospitals & Clinics Authority2.6 mi · Madison, WI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Community-Based Residential Facility |
|---|---|
| License number | 0021939 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 33 |
| Address | 334 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703 |
| County | Dane |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (608) 283‑2000 |
| Licensing agency | Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Wisconsin — Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living, list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances