Welcome to Capitol Lakes, Madison’s premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)!
Capitol Lakes (formerly Meriter Retirement) is now part of the nationally acclaimed Pacific Retirement Services Family.
- We have a brand-new name!
- We have a brand-new program!
- We have brand-new apartments!
- More importantly, we have a whole new way of thinking about retirement living!
Capitol Lakes retirement community offers a retirement lifestyle like no other. Studies have proven that people who live in CCRCs enjoy life more, have better health, and live longer. That’s because residents have access to a wealth of health-promoting services and activities, a rich social environment, and health care services if they ever need them.
And because we’re located in the heart of downtown, our beautiful campus is within walking distance to cultural attractions, recreational opportunities, fine restaurants, shops, boutiques, galleries, banks, and more. It’s also close to the University of Wisconsin and the many lifelong learning programs it offers.
Enjoy Life – We’ll do the Rest!
Because Capitol Lakes is Madison’s premier CCRC offering a host of fine amenities along with an extensive package of outstanding services, you’ll have more time in your day to do the things you want to do. Think about it: no more responsibility for cooking, household chores, yard work, or home maintenance!
But most importantly, at Capitol Lakes retirement community, you’ll live with the security of knowing your future is well taken care of. That’s because our comprehensive Continuing Care program ensures that if you need health care at some point in the future, you’ll find it right on campus.



