Westminster Senior Housing

    6160 Dell Dr., Madison, WI, 53718
    4.2 · 6 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean, comfortable community; watch fees

    I placed my loved one here and have been very pleased - the building and apartments are clean, bright, comfortable, and smaller (about 650 sq ft), with a strong sense of community and a professional, personable manager, Mary Britt. Initial pricing was attractive but garage/storage and some cleaning fees are extra. I highly recommend it, though note others have reported maintenance and management problems (slow emergency response, broken promises, extra charges, occasional flooding) under different ownership, so confirm current conditions before committing.

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    Amenities

    4.17 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Well-maintained facility
    • Clean, bright apartments
    • Friendly and personable manager (Mary Britt)
    • Safe and orderly environment
    • Strong sense of community
    • Many activities offered
    • Quiet and comfortable living
    • Positive resident interactions / lovely residents
    • New ownership viewed positively by some
    • Initial pricing seen as reasonable by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Inconsistent or poor overall management
    • Rent-focused policies and extra charges
    • Broken promises and reports of dishonesty
    • Poor construction quality and maintenance issues
    • Understaffed, overworked, and underpaid maintenance staff
    • Slow emergency response
    • Worn carpeting not being replaced
    • Additional charges for garage, storage, and cleaning
    • Unsafe conditions reported, including flooding
    • Small apartment size (~650 sq ft)
    • Limited availability for unit viewings / touring
    • Location farther than some preferred

    Summary review

    The reviews for Westminster Senior Housing present a mixed but clear pattern: many residents praise the physical facility, community atmosphere, and certain staff members, while others raise significant concerns about management practices, maintenance responsiveness, and extra charges. Overall sentiment is divided — several reviewers describe the property as a top-notch, clean, bright, and comfortable place with a strong sense of community and active programming; an approximately equal number report troubling operational and safety issues, often tied to management and maintenance.

    Facility and apartments: Multiple reviewers highlight that the building and apartments are clean, bright, and nicely kept. The environment is described as orderly, comfortable, and visually appealing. However, there are consistent reports of construction and maintenance shortcomings: worn carpeting that is not being replaced, poor construction or upkeep in some areas, and at least one report of flooding and unsafe conditions. These opposing views suggest that while common areas and some units are well-maintained, other parts of the property suffer from deferred maintenance or inconsistent quality control.

    Staff and management: Feedback about staff is mixed but specific. Mary Britt (manager) receives strong, repeated praise for being professional, personable, accessible, and for keeping the building safe and enjoyable — indicating that on-the-ground leadership can be a real asset. At the same time, other reviewers describe management as terrible, rent-focused, dishonest, and prone to broken promises. This contrast may reflect turnover in leadership or inconsistent practices between front-line staff and higher-level management/ownership. Maintenance staff are frequently described as understaffed, overworked, and underpaid, which reviewers connect to slow emergency responses and substandard repair timelines.

    Safety, emergencies, and operations: Safety and emergency responsiveness are recurring concerns. While many residents say they feel safe and that the environment is orderly, several reviews note slow responses to emergencies and unsafe conditions such as flooding. These operational issues are often linked to understaffed maintenance teams and perceived prioritization of rent collection or fees over resident needs. The tension between a generally safe atmosphere and specific safety lapses suggests inconsistent operational reliability.

    Community, activities, and resident experience: A strong theme among the positive reviews is a warm community and active lifestyle — reviewers mention many activities, quiet living, friendly management (in some cases), and lovely residents. Several people felt the place was a perfect fit for a loved one and highly recommended it. These comments indicate that for many residents, the social and daily living aspects of Westminster are well developed and appreciated.

    Costs, fees, and logistics: Multiple reviewers flag additional charges as a downside: garage and storage fees, extra cleaning fees, and a general sense that the operation is rent-focused. Some mention the initial price as reasonable, but note add-on fees that affect overall cost. Practical concerns also include small apartment size (around 650 sq ft) and limited availability for unit viewings, as well as location being farther than preferred for some families. These logistical and financial factors play a significant role in resident satisfaction.

    Patterns and conclusion: The dominant pattern is one of contrast between a physically appealing, community-oriented residence with standout staff members, and systemic operational problems centered on management practices and maintenance capacity. Positive experiences emphasize a safe, comfortable building with good social programming and at least one highly regarded manager. Negative experiences emphasize inconsistent management behavior, hidden or extra fees, deferred maintenance, and slow emergency responses. Prospective residents should weigh the facility’s strong community, cleanliness, and activity programming against reports of management inconsistency, extra costs, and maintenance issues. Visiting in person, meeting the on-site management team, asking explicitly about maintenance response times, recent repairs (carpeting, past flooding), fee schedules, and the availability of unit tours would help clarify which of these contrasting patterns is more likely to reflect their own experience.

    Location

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    About Westminster Senior Housing

    Westminster Senior Housing sits on Madison's east side, tucked in a quiet, residential neighborhood, and folks say it's a warm, welcoming place where people look out for each other and the staff always bring friendliness and kindness, which helps everyone feel at home, and since the property's smoke-free, it helps keep things clean and comfortable, and the community's well-kept, safe, and quiet, with management and maintenance folks dedicated to making it pleasant for everyone living there. Managed by Envolve LLC, the building offers independent, maintenance-free apartments just for active seniors who are 55 or older, and people who move in can even rent furniture through CORT's Move In Ready package if that helps. The rent stays far below other area apartments because it runs as a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community, so the rent is based on income, usually costing about 30% of what someone makes each month, but they do have rules about not going over a certain income to qualify. The whole application process includes credit and background checks, and you'll need to pull together a driver's license or government ID, Social Security card, proof of income, bank statements, and some references, with an application fee that usually runs $25 to $50 paid by money order, and the managers handle several properties, so it can help to pop by and meet with them directly.

    People living at Westminster Senior Housing get quick access to groceries, banks, and the East Towne Mall, which comes in handy, and the community tries to keep things lively with activities like coffee chats, game nights, and meals that are sometimes catered for everyone to enjoy, when health rules allow it, so seniors can get together for social time, physical activity, and some mental exercise too. Residents find unique features and different care options here, since Westminster is designed to serve older adults who have a variety of needs, with everything from independent living-where healthy seniors can stay active and hassle-free-to assisted living services for those who need some help with everyday activities like bathing or taking medicine, and there are memory care services for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia so they can get care and therapies in a safe environment, plus home care services so trained aides can help with companionship and non-medical needs for those who want to stay in their apartments and keep some independence. The amenities cover a wide range, including nutritious meals by chefs and meal planners, community-based services for low-income seniors, and programs set up to fit senior living. The place gets recognized for being clean and well-maintained, and the building's rules and services try to make it comfortable for everyone, but a visit is probably the best way to see if fits your needs, since the in-person experience lets you meet the manager and get a true sense of daily life.

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