Hyland Campus - Independent & Assisted Living sits in Sun Prairie, just outside Madison, Wisconsin, in a spot that makes it easy for residents to get to local events, restaurants like Buck & Honey's, the Prairie Athletic Club, and the Sun Prairie Civic Theatre, and it's close to hospitals, pharmacies, and specialists, so people can get to doctors and errands without much trouble. This community serves older adults aged 55 and up and aims to help them stay as independent as possible while still having support when they need it, so there's a real focus on health, social connections, and daily life being enjoyable and simple. The campus offers independent living apartments originally built as luxury condos, and they come with kitchens, walk-in closets, washer and dryer, some with balconies or whirlpool tubs, and there's extra storage, private bathrooms, and options for furnished or unfurnished places, and even the memory care studios like the Blu Grotto have a calm, easy setup for residents who have memory loss.
Residents can choose independent living if they don't need much help, but if they start needing assistance with things like bathing or getting dressed, there's assisted living with personal care and help with daily living activities, and there's 24-hour supervision for those who want it. For those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, Hyland Crossings is the memory care neighborhood, and it offers private, thoughtfully set up studios and social programming to help with cognitive stimulation, and the memory care staff are trained to support people with memory loss in a calm, structured way. People here get individualized care plans, so help changes as their needs change, and the staff offer medication management, coordinate with local healthcare teams, and provide full hospice services if needed.
There's a full calendar of fitness classes, arts, movie nights, day trips, and educational programs to keep minds and bodies active, and the community puts on lots of social events, outings, and resident-run activities, and there are devotional services offsite and special programming for memory care residents. The dining room has three restaurant-style meals each day, with vegetarian options and warm, natural light, and the main living area has a fireplace and even a fish tank, plus there's a Scrabble board ready for a game with friends. Outdoor patios with comfortable seating, lush landscaping, and shade are available for visits or private time outside. People can get hair care on site, resident parking, transportation to appointments or shopping (sometimes complimentary, sometimes for a fee), and help with laundry or chores.
The whole campus has a welcoming feeling with its charming brick exteriors, entryways with turrets, and vibrant community spaces meant for friendship and gatherings, and it's known for engaging residents in Sun Prairie's local life as well as keeping daily life lively inside. There are no endowment fees or long-term commitments here, so people can use their money on what matters to them. The place operates as a continuing care retirement community, so as a resident's needs change, they can often stay right here, moving between independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing-a real help for couples with different care needs or for those who want to age in place. The building is open around the clock, and it's equipped with features like emergency call systems, wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs, and a mixture of cozy and modern amenities, making daily living safer and more comfortable as people get older. The lifestyle and activities staff plan outings and events based directly on what residents want, and there's always a focus on promoting dignity, connection, and a good quality of life, so people get as much privacy and support as they need. The Hyland Campus community is recognized for its involvement with local groups and for the quality of care delivered to its residents, and there's always a team ready to answer questions or show people around.
