Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Fitchburg, WI

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Fitchburg, WI

Overview of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg in Fitchburg, WI, provides skilled nursing services alongside intensive post-acute rehabilitation. Licensed clinical staff remain present at all hours to manage ongoing medical needs and assist patients throughout their recovery.

Therapy offerings cater to individuals recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, or neurological diagnoses. On-site dialysis eliminates the need for external travel during treatment, while professional interpreter services are available to support clear communication between families and care teams.

Families considering specialized inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing support in Dane County can contact the facility to ask about admissions procedures or tour the hospital.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #160 / 191Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 160th out of 191 nursing homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

AccreditationsAccredited by The Joint Commission

Awards

America’s Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Newsweek and Statista for six consecutive years

Certifications & Programs

Joint Commission accreditation — The Joint CommissionVoluntary accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation's largest healthcare standards body. Earning it requires periodic unannounced on-site surveys against published safety and quality-of-care standards - a meaningfully higher bar than state licensure, which is mandatory.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

8 services
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Stroke RehabilitationTherapy after a stroke to improve movement, speech, thinking, or daily living skills and support recovery and independence.
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Regularly Scheduled Physician Visits
DietitianListed as: Coordinated care team (therapists, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, case managers)

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Therapy Gyms
Patient Rooms
Touring Hours8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg is located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg

Is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg in a walkable area?

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg?

No, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg provide?

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg offers Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing.

What is the address of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg?

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg is located at 5535 Nobel Dr, Fitchburg, WI 53711.

What is the phone number of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg?

(608) 398-1000 will put you in contact with the team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg.

Is Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fitchburg is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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