Total health inspections
6
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Willow Ridge Healthcare
Nursing Home
Willow Ridge Healthcare
Nursing Home
Willow Ridge Healthcare is a skilled nursing facility located in Amery, Wisconsin. It offers rehabilitation therapy, skilled nursing, and assisted living services. The facility is committed to providing quality care and a supportive environment for its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
83
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
44.5%
Residents per day (avg)
30
Occupancy rate
44.5%
Residents per day (avg)
30
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 months
Private pay
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 months
Medicaid
25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$4.8M
Profit
$245.0K
Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$4,824,686.00
Profit
$245,046.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.6M
83-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
Skilled Care
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
525402
Certification type:
Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County:
POLK
Accreditations:
American Healthcare Association Bronze National Quality Award
Ownership & operating entity
Willow Ridge Healthcare is administrated by MASON MAY.
Owner name:
WILLOW RIDGE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES LLC
Profit status:
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Contact Information
Fax:
(715) 268-6361
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Restorative Nursing, Assisted Living, Payment, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Amenities, Activities, Testimonials, Admissions
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Chef and Dietician directed menus with alternate menu items for lunch and dinner.
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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Willow Ridge Healthcare
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Alden Estates of Jefferson
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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BODALSKI, GERARD
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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152
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LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
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American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 54755
Bed Count:
35
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DUHR, AMY
CCN:
525383
Occupancy:
53.5%
Home Revenue:
$2,677,272.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,238,551.00
Payroll %:
46.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
19.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2152
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Willow Ridge Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 54001
Bed Count:
83
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
525402
Occupancy:
44.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,784,073.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,957,005.00
Payroll %:
40.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
30.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2561
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
19
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53525
Bed Count:
94
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MICHALSEN, PAUL
CCN:
525508
Occupancy:
69.0%
Home Revenue:
$7,956,437.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,356,781.00
Payroll %:
42.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0135
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Alden Estates of Jefferson
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53549
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BODALSKI, GERARD
CCN:
525271
Occupancy:
96.5%
Home Revenue:
$15,621,800.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,311,949.00
Payroll %:
40.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
108.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0768
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
53
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
+81%
+81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+38%
+38%
Allis Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53214
Bed Count:
152
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
525108
Occupancy:
64.5%
Home Revenue:
$11,839,719.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,679,960.00
Payroll %:
56.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
82.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7526
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
66
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-70%
-70%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-36%
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Occupancy vs State Avg:
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
64
Total Staff
47
Employees
17
Contractors
12,667
Total Hours (Quarter)
19
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 8.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 7.8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
43 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
3.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
2.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.2%
of total hours from contractors
909 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Registered Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 2 | 26 | 5,708 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,619 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1,489 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 697 | 87 | 96% | 6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 573 | 64 | 70% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 502 | 62 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 307 | 64 | 70% | 4.7 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 227 | 49 | 54% | 4.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 157 | 24 | 26% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 45 | 49% | 2.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 93 | 37 | 41% | 2.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 9 | 10% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 4% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 11% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 16 | 18% | 1.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 3 | 3% | 6.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7% | 1.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
19
Citations per inspection
3.17
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
2
2
67% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 30, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
26
Total Residents
Medicare
1
(3.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
20
(76.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
5
(19.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.1
22% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.5
34% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.3%
7% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.4%
24% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.8%
62% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
9% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%
15% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.0%
59% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.7%
103% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
13% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Willow Ridge Healthcare based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
44.5%
↑ 3.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$245,046
↑ ~$941K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,946,383
↑ ~$123K vs 2022
Profit Margin
5.1%
↑ 24.9pp vs 2022
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