Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · La Crosse, WI

CMS overall rating

2902 East Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601 View map

Calculator: See prices in your area

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Calculator: See prices in your area

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Operated under Catholic Residential Services Inc, Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is an 80-bed nursing home on East Avenue South in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have multiple ways to afford short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. At 74 percent occupancy, the home averages a stay of 100 days, reflecting a blend of post-acute residents and those in ongoing care.

Staffing support is a focal part of daily life. Total nursing care averages 3 hours 43 minutes per resident day, with registered nurses providing 1 hour of direct care, nursing aides 2 hours and 17 minutes, and LPNs and LVNs an additional 21 minutes. The community offers 24-hour staffing and a focus on rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab and respite care. It’s then a pragmatic choice for people recuperating from surgery or a hospital stay. Occupants enjoy large private rooms and join daily wellness activities. Meals comprise three prepared meals a day plus snacks. The home highlights faith and spiritual life with a dedicated Faith and Life Center for worship, and bolsters residents’ practical needs with on-site services like a beauty salon and barbershop, laundry, transportation for medical appointments, and complimentary cable TV. The environment is smoke-free throughout. The car-dependent La Crosse community has limited nearby walkable options, so visiting family members need to drive to visit.

Asking about activities and programs’ daily rhythm and touring Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse and private rooms in person is encouraged for families considering it.

Facility Direct Line (608) 788-9870

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Wisconsin state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 43m per day

This facility Wisconsin avg (4h 17m per day)

vs Wisconsin avg

-13%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +20% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 0m per day	▲ 3% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	21m per day	▼ 46% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 17m per day	▼ 12% State avg: 2h 35m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 21m per day	▼ 10% State avg: 3h 43m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	■ Avg State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	48m per day	▲ 20% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

100 days

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

77%

Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%

Occupied beds

62 / 80

Average occupied beds in Wisconsin homes 54 beds

Best Nursing Homes | U.S. News & World Report | Long-Term Care 2026

Facility TypeSkilled Care

CountyLa Crosse

CMS Certification Number525438

Certification TypeTitle 18 SNF Title 19 NF

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is legally operated by Leslie Ellefsen.

Owner NameCatholic Residential Services Inc

Profit StatusNonprofit

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Short Term/Respite Care

Fax(608) 787-8889

Large Private Rooms

Daily Wellness Activities

Three Meals A Day Plus Snacks

Laundry Services

Faith & Life Center For Worship

On-Site Beauty Salon/Barbershop

Complimentary Cable Tv

Smoke-Free Environment

Transportation For Medical Appointments

Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 5

State average 6

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

State average 27.3

Citations per inspection

3.4

State average 4.19

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

11% worse than State average

State average: 0.9

Serious health citations

150% worse than State average

State average: 1.2

1 critical citation State average: 0.9

3 serious citations State average: 1.2

13 moderate citations State average: 24.7

0 minor citations State average: 0.6

Citations history (last 4 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 05, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Mar 05, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 05, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Jun 11, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 158

Employees 153

Contractors 5

Staff to resident ratio 2.98 : 1

20% more staff per resident than Wisconsin average

Avg staff/day 41

Average shift 6.7 hours

8% worse than Wisconsin average

Total staff hours (quarter) 25,358

Nursing staff breakdown

6.9 hours

7.7 hours

6.8 hours

Contractor staffing

461 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2 Administrator: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	84	0	84	12,730	92	100%	6.8
Registered Nurse	24	0	24	4,615	92	100%	6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	8	0	8	1,945	91	99%	7.7
Dietitian	17	0	17	1,502	89	97%	6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	620	60	65%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	449	61	66%	7.4
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	438	67	73%	6
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	425	66	72%	6.4
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	421	53	58%	7.9
Administrator	0	1	1	416	62	67%	6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	377	60	65%	6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	364	59	64%	6
Medication Aide/Technician	2	0	2	222	26	28%	8.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	211	27	29%	7.8
Qualified Social Worker	2	1	3	78	38	41%	2
Medical Director	0	2	2	26	13	14%	1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	19	3	3%	6.2

84 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

24 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 99%

17 Dietitian

% of Days 97%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 65%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 68%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 66%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 73%

3 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 72%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 58%

1 Administrator

% of Days 67%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 65%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 64%

2 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 28%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 29%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 41%

2 Medical Director

% of Days 14%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

View All Staffing Data

Total fines amount $78K

18% lower than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: $95K

Number of fines 4

94% more fines than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.1

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison

This facility $78K

Wisconsin average $95K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

4 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Mar 5, 2025

$24K

Civil Money Penalty Jun 11, 2024

$10K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 11, 2024

$30K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 25, 2023

$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 14.4

37% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score 25.2

14% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly below average Wisconsin avg: 3.0

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 25.2%

43% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened 26.4%

16% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.1%

7% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury 4.3%

34% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 12.3%

125% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 3.7%

18% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.8%

22% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms 1.9%

62% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use 23.9%

49% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.8%

In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine 96.1%

In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.47

53% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.89

59% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures

Above average Wisconsin avg: 2.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.4%

11% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.5%

61% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 82.3%

In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 26.5%

17% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.7%

Emergency department visits 0.0%

100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 68.0%

27% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 46.2%

9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Total residents 53

Medicare

11.3% of residents

Medicaid

54.7% of residents

Private pay or other

34% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Occupancy Rate 74.2% ↓ 0.2pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income $173.7K ↑ ~$557.3K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $4.6M ↑ ~$683.0K vs 2023

Operating Margin 2.2% ↑ 7.2pp vs 2023

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	88.6%	91.9%	89.4%	89.5%	88.9%	86.9%	76.2%	75.5%	72.1%	66.9%	69.3%	74.4%	74.2%
Beds	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80
Net Income	$148,946	$84,074	-$214,689	$27,218	$164,605	-$57,948	-$251,986	$104,360	$567,220	$416,417	$324,234	$494,354	$508,712
Gross Revenue	$6,525,654	$6,069,102	$7,590,208	$7,737,537	$8,063,059	$7,776,522	$7,229,778	$6,927,373	$6,802,879	$6,384,687	$6,788,459	$8,286,242	$8,465,921
Operating Expenses	$5,887,986	$6,098,298	$6,518,076	$6,230,969	$6,206,738	$6,350,721	$6,069,457	$5,814,605	$5,752,454	$5,844,352	$6,322,165	$7,986,807	$7,800,930
Net Patient Income	-$134,241	-$195,798	-$507,525	-$206,421	$119,783	-$114,545	-$236,522	$83,620	$331,608	-$33,176	-$111,688	-$383,585	$173,681
Net Patient Revenue	$5,753,745	$5,902,500	$6,010,551	$6,024,548	$6,326,521	$6,236,176	$5,832,935	$5,898,225	$6,084,062	$5,811,176	$6,210,477	$7,603,222	$7,974,611
Payroll Costs	$3,943,209	$3,967,599	$3,989,578	$4,131,819	$4,080,801	$4,149,667	$4,091,801	$4,059,057	$3,954,785	$3,994,141	$4,074,521	$3,941,893	$4,624,852
Operating Margin %	-2.3%	-3.3%	-8.4%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.8%	-4.1%	1.4%	5.5%	-0.6%	-1.8%	-5.1%	2.2%
Medicare %	7.5%	8.9%	8.9%	9.8%	10.7%	7.8%	9.2%	11.7%	9.0%	10.3%	10.4%	9.2%	3.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	51.2%	37.0%	35.2%	37.0%	29.6%	33.7%	28.7%	26.8%	23.4%	23.5%	25.1%	37.0%
Private %	92.5%	40.0%	54.1%	55.0%	52.3%	62.6%	57.1%	59.7%	64.2%	66.4%	66.1%	65.7%	59.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$222	$219	$230	$231	$243	$246	$262	$268	$288	$298	$307	$350	$367
Cost/Day	$228	$227	$250	$238	$239	$250	$273	$264	$272	$299	$312	$368	$359
Avg Length of Stay	121.4 days	152.9 days	92.2 days	74.2 days	103.7 days	73.1 days	71.3 days	91.5 days	108.3 days	101.2 days	86.9 days	70.6 days	100.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$8.0M

Net patient income

$173.7K

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$8.0M

Net patient income

$173.7K

Other income

$335.1K

Payroll costs

$4.6M 58% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$3.2M

Total costs

$7.8M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 17%

Private pay 69%

Medicaid 14%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%

Private pay 77%

Medicaid 11%

4.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from La Crosse's city center to Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Quick search

Calculate Travel Distance to Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Add your location

Compare Nursing Homes around the area

The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.


Lasata Care Center	NH AL IL SNF	Cedarburg	-	106 Facility 106 WI AVG 61 Rank #56 / 495	A+	84 Facility 84 WI AVG 42 Rank #31 / 580	-
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie	NH MC PC RC SNF	Sauk City	-	120 Facility 120 WI AVG 61 Rank #33 / 495	A+	67 Facility 67 WI AVG 42 Rank #113 / 580	-
Morrow Memorial Home	NH AL IL MC SNF	Sparta	-	80 Facility 80 WI AVG 61 Rank #120 / 495	A+	68 Facility 68 WI AVG 42 Rank #105 / 580	-
Columbia Health Care Center	NH	Wyocena	-	85 Facility 85 WI AVG 61 Rank #108 / 495	-	9 Facility 9 WI AVG 42 Rank #512 / 580	-
Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse	NH AL RC SNF	La Crosse	-	80 Facility 80 WI AVG 61 Rank #120 / 495	-	0 Facility 0 WI AVG 42 Rank #561 / 580	-

Nursing Home Explorer

Who is the owner of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse?

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is legally operated by Leslie Ellefsen.

What is the occupancy rate at Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse?

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse?

Yes, Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is registered as a non-profit in WI.

Who is the administrator of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse?

Leslie Ellefsen is the administrator of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse.

How many beds does Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse have?

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse has 80 beds.

Are there photos of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse in the photo gallery on this page.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Overview of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

Awards

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Payment & Insurance

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Staffing & Medical

Additional Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Contact Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

84 Certified Nursing Assistant

24 Registered Nurse

8 Licensed Practical Nurse

17 Dietitian

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

3 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Medication Aide/Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

3 Qualified Social Worker

2 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

Places of interest near Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Calculate Travel Distance to Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Compare Nursing Homes around the area

Guides for Better Senior Living