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Nursing Home

Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

W173N10915 Bernies Way, Germantown, WI 53022 View map
Overview of Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

A retirement home that aims to transform the lives of seniors through skilled nursing care, Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Germantown ensures an unparalleled level of care that many families have trusted over the years. With an emphasis on long-term, sub-acute nursing, and memory care services, professional caregivers and nurses are committed to ensuring a sense of home and belonging where everyone is welcome and included.

Virginia Highlands ensures a place for seniors to thrive with full, compassionate, and complete care in a home-like setting. They provide comprehensive and exclusive programs, such as wellness checks, personalized care plans, and housing accommodations (transportation, maintenance, ADLs). Some nursing home activities include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, cardiac care, colostomy care, respiratory care, and hospice care.

(276) 451-2590

Managed by Michael P. Spitzer

Administrator

Michael P. Spitzer serves as the Administrator at Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center. He leads the team dedicated to supporting each resident’s health and well-being, working alongside skilled nurses, therapists, caregivers, and support staff to help residents achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
3/5
Wisconsin average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5
Wisconsin average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5
Wisconsin average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 15m per day

This home provides 24% less nursing time per resident than the Wisconsin average.

Wisconsin average: 4h 16m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 121

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 52.3%
Residents per day (avg) 54
Occupancy rate
52.3%
Residents per day (avg)
54

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

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 22 days

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8.4M
Profit
$822.1K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$8,416,030.00
Profit
$822,084.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.1M
36.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
Total costs $7.6M
Bed community size
121-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Skilled Care
County: WASHINGTON

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525653

Ownership & operating entity

Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS CARE AND REHAB CENTER LLC, and administrated by MICHAEL SPITZER.

Profit status: FOR PROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (262) 251-7359

Amenities & Lifestyle

On-Site Beauty Salon and Barbershop
Semi-Private Suites
Diagnostic Testing Service
WiFi Throughout the Nursing Center

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Cardiac Care, Dementia Care, Long-Term Care, Short-Term Care, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies, Orthopedic Rehab, Audiology Care, Colostomy Care, X-Ray Services, Respiratory Care, Hospice Services, Palliative Services, Dental Services, Podiatry Care, Psychiatric Services, TPN

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
There’s always something delicious on the menu. Our dietary staff works hard to serve you tasty options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Types of Care at Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing Memory Care
Contact Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

8 visits/inspections

6 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

3 routine inspections

Results

8 with issues

0 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:March 5, 2025
Type:Routine

30 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 32

Wisconsin average 27.3

Citations per inspection
3.56

Wisconsin average 4.19


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

17 of 32 citations resulted from standard inspections; 14 of 32 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 32 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.9

0 serious citations More info Wisconsin average: 1.2

32 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

0 minor citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Mar 05, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Germantown The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.

Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Germantown
121
No
25
Countryview Group Home
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Germantown
-
Yes
7
LindenGrove Menomonee Falls
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Menomonee Falls
73
No
10
Menomonee Falls Health Services
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Menomonee Falls
100
No
33

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Address 1.6 miles from city center — 3.63 miles to nearest hospital (Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital)

Address W173N10915 Bernies Way, Germantown, WI 53022

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 81
Employees 65
Contractors 16
Staff to resident ratio 1.50:1
38% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average ratio: 2.41:1

Avg staff/day 29
Average shift 8.2 hours
12% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 7.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 21,520
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 36
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.7%

1,667 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant 36 0 36 9,630 91 100% 8.9
Registered Nurse 12 0 12 3,424 91 100% 6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse 5 0 5 1,856 91 100% 9.6
RN Director of Nursing 3 0 3 1,372 67 74% 8.3
Medication Aide/Technician 2 0 2 913 79 87% 9.1
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 631 64 70% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 548 59 65% 9.3
Administrator 2 0 2 520 57 63% 7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 508 65 71% 7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 487 61 67% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 473 62 68% 7.6
Speech Language Pathologist 0 3 3 471 64 70% 6.5
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 357 60 66% 5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 7 7 204 43 47% 4.5
Qualified Social Worker 0 1 1 128 36 40% 3.6
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 74%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 87%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
2 Administrator
% of Days 63%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 47%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 40%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
54 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
11 residents (20.4%)
Medicaid
43 residents (79.6%)
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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.9
24% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.1
23% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.6%
34% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.5%
50% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.3%
9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.4%
70% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
23% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
42% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.9%
41% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 19.2%
281% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.7%
33% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
9% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.1%
14% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

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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.