The Waterford at Fitchburg
5440 Caddis Bend Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711
Located near Madison, Wisconsin, our independent living and assisted living community offers a warm, friendly environment with the privacy and freedom to live a vibrant lifestyle. Our spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments offer individual balconies and fireplaces and our community boasts on-site therapy services, underground parking, an exercise room and scheduled courtesy transportation.
Get acquainted with our senior living community
Spacious, condo-style apartments and first-rate amenities make our community the perfect home.
Fun & friends
There is always something to keep your mind active at The Waterford at Fitchburg. Two resident favorites are the activity center with plenty of card and board games to enjoy with friends and the library stocked with many books to get lost in.
Keeping in touch with grandkids and faraway friends is easy with our computer area. Participate in bingo games or enjoy a fitness class or stroll around our manicured grounds.
Safety & convenience
Situated near Madison, our community offers a warm, friendly environment with quick access to the big city. Wide entryways make it easy for residents who use wheelchairs or motorized scooters to get around and socialize. For added convenience, we offer on-site storage units to keep memorabilia or prized possessions close by.
We also offer underground parking spaces, daily newspaper delivery, housekeeping and linen service, 24-7 staffing and an emergency response system.
The Waterford at Fitchburg is a big family. Between staff and neighbors, I have found all my needs met in one way or another. Because of this, I plan to remain here as long as I live. Wesley S.
The Waterford at Fitchburg living options
Find the right type of senior living community.
Independent living
Enjoy a private apartment and active social life with freedom from chores like housekeeping, laundry and home maintenance.
Assisted living
Maintain your independence while enjoying access to 24-hour support services like help with bathing, dressing, meal preparation and more.
Temporary care
Move in for a short-term stay when you need additional support or try out our community before committing to a lease.
Resident life at The Waterford at Fitchburg
See what modern senior living looks like.

Education & recreation
From our exercise classes and bustling activity center to craft and cooking projects to themed dress-up days, we provide meaningful ways for you to develop new skills and interests and expand your social circles.

Fun with food
Food connects us, brings us joy and can be a creative outlet. You don’t have to be a professional chef to get in on the action! Our staff and residents hold bake-offs, organize recipe exchanges and work together on fun cooking projects.

On-site amenities
Our pet-friendly community boasts beautifully manicured grounds and a courtyard that is ideal for an evening stroll. Stay active with an exercise class, pick up a good book from the well-stocked library or catch a movie in our theater room.
In the area
Located less than five miles from downtown Madison, Wisconsin, you can enjoy access to shopping, dining and entertainment options.
Fitchburg boasts a library, senior center and park.Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy nearby Lake Mendota, Lake Monona and Lake Waubesa.
Nearby:
Hospitals: UW Health Clinics, Group Health Cooperative
Pharmacies: Walgreens, Fitchburg Family Pharmacy
Shopping: Pick ‘n Save, Hatchery Hill Towne Center, Target
Restaurants: The Great Dane, Coldstone Creamery, Panera Bread, Liliana’s, MOD Pizza, Thirsty Goat, Me & Julio’s
Our COVID-19 response
The safety of our residents and team members is our highest priority. Company-wide, we are taking safety measures and following guidance from officials. While life in our communities might look a bit different right now, we’re hard at work keeping our residents happy and engaged.