Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

LA CROSSE, WI 54601 View Map

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

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Overview of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse
Benedictine Living Community-La Crosse is a faith-based senior care community located on the bank of the Mississippi River. It offers compassionate support that enables residents to live fully and well. The community provides a full continuum of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services.
(608) 788-9870

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.72/day Wisconsin avg: 4.28/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Wisconsin avg: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Wisconsin avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Wisconsin avg: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Wisconsin avg: 3.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 74.2%
Residents per day (avg) 61
Occupancy rate
74.2%
Residents per day (avg)
61

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

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

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$8.8M
Surplus of revenue
$508.7K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$8,801,031.00
Surplus of revenue
$508,712.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
44.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.4M
Total costs $8.3M
Bed community size
80-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: 525438
Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County: LA CROSSE
Awards: Best Nursing Homes | U.S. News & World Report | Long-Term Care 2026

Ownership & operating entity

Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse is administrated by LESLIE ELLEFSEN.

Owner name: CATHOLIC RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INC
Profit status: NONPROFIT

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Short Term/Respite Care

Contact Information

Fax: (608) 787-8889

Amenities & Lifestyle

Large private rooms
Daily wellness activities
Three meals a day plus snacks
Laundry services
Social services
Faith & Life Center for worship
On-site beauty salon/barbershop
Complimentary cable TV
Smoke-free environment
Transportation for medical appointments

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Our Community, Services & Amenities, Gallery & Virtual Tours, Testimonials & Reviews, Programs & Events, Living & Care Options, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Included
Yes

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare Long-term care insurance

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

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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80
No
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Address 4.9 miles from city center

Address LA CROSSE, WI 54601

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

141
Total Staff
135
Employees
6
Contractors
24,001
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
6.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse227.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse77.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant826.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
114 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
2.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.7%
of total hours from contractors
414 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 1 Administrator: 1 Medical Director: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant8208211,76191100%6.8
Registered Nurse220224,77291100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse7071,4948998%7.2
Dietitian3031,3738391%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist4047906369%7.3
Dental Services Staff1015086470%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014846167%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2024756369%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist2023896470%6.1
Administrator0113715560%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant2023575864%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician1013556167%5.8
Physical Therapy Aide2023456369%5.2
Occupational Therapy Aide2022943741%7.7
Medication Aide/Technician2021181516%7.9
Qualified Social Worker112723336%2.1
Medical Director033241213%1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111833%6
Nurse Aide in Training101244%0.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 5
17% below Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 6.0

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 17
38% below Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 27.3

3.4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 15 citations
Complaint investigations 4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 1
11% above Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations 3
150% above Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 1.2
Moderate Health citations 13

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Benedictine
Resident Census by Payment Source
53 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (11.3%)
Medicaid 29 (54.7%)
Private Pay/Other 18 (34%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 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
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 25.2%
43% above Wisconsin average.

Walking Ability Worsened 26.4%
16% above Wisconsin average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.1%
7% below Wisconsin average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 4.3%
34% above Wisconsin average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 12.3%
125% above Wisconsin average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.7%
18% above Wisconsin average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 1.9%
62% below Wisconsin average.

Antipsychotic Use 23.9%
49% above Wisconsin average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.8%
1% above Wisconsin average.

Influenza Vaccine 96.1%
1% above Wisconsin average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 3.8%
22% below Wisconsin average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.4%

11% better than Wisconsin average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.5%

61% better than Wisconsin average
Influenza Vaccine 82.3%

Near Wisconsin average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $78K
This home paid 18% less in fines than the state average.
Wisconsin average: $95K
Number of Fines 4
This home received 94% more fines than the state average.
Wisconsin average: 2.1
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Wisconsin average: 0.7
Penalty History

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

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

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Financial Aid for Wisconsin Seniors

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.

~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.

None.

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wisconsin SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

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

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.

~$24,980/year (household).

Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

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

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