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Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North
Ellen’s Home of Germantown North is an affordable assisted living home promoting intergenerational care and support. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs, the compassionate care staff ensures the celebration and honor of each unique individual in a nurturing atmosphere.
Ellen’s Home offers personalized care plans that include daily health checks and medication management, housekeeping, ADLs, scheduled activities, specific care programs, and comprehensive nursing services.
Community insights.
About this community
Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North is legally operated by EH Germantown LLC, and administered by Michael Zahtz.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Wisconsin state average• Deficiencies per inspection (14% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WI Average | vs. WI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 12 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (6 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 50% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.0 | 1.75 | This facility has 14% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (2 vs. WI avg 1.75).↑ 14% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | WI Average | vs. WI Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Wisconsin average (3 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 60 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Germantown's city center to Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.3 miles to nearest hospital (Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital)
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Compare Assisted Living around Germantown
Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| New Day Germantown | AL MC | Germantown | 38
Facility
38
WI AVG
61
Rank
#359 / 494 | No |
28
Facility
28
WI AVG
44
Rank
#391 / 556 | - | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#241 / 341 |
78.9%
Facility
78.9%
WI AVG
74.6%
Rank
#191 / 399 | - | - | New Day Germantown LLC | 8 | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
4
Rank
#225 / 310 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
12
Rank
#125 / 310 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
WI AVG
2.4
Rank
#90 / 310 |
| Vista Pointe Assisted Living | AL | Menomonee Falls | 25
Facility
25
WI AVG
61
Rank
#429 / 494 | No |
13
Facility
13
WI AVG
44
Rank
#478 / 556 | Studio / 1 Bed | 12
Facility
12
WI AVG
12
Rank
#111 / 341 |
76.0%
Facility
76.0%
WI AVG
74.6%
Rank
#213 / 399 | - | Jill Geidel | Alisan Inc | 5 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
4
Rank
#143 / 310 | 5
Facility
5
WI AVG
12
Rank
#165 / 310 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
WI AVG
2.4
Rank
#143 / 310 |
| Fairway Knoll | AL IL MC | Germantown (Village Of Germantown) | 22
Facility
22
WI AVG
61
Rank
#440 / 494 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
WI AVG
44
Rank
#399 / 556 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
12
Rank
#203 / 341 |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
WI AVG
74.6%
Rank
#82 / 399 | A | Karri Shill | Phw Germantown Inc D/B/A Fairway Knoll | 4 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
4
Rank
#143 / 310 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#149 / 310 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
WI AVG
2.4
Rank
#143 / 310 |
| Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North | AL | Germantown (Village Of Germantown) | 20
Facility
20
WI AVG
61
Rank
#447 / 494 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
WI AVG
44
Rank
#113 / 556 | - | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
12
Rank
#282 / 341 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
WI AVG
74.6%
Rank
#1 / 399 | - | Michael Zahtz | Eh Germantown LLC | 3 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
4
Rank
#179 / 310 | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
12
Rank
#182 / 310 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WI AVG
2.4
Rank
#213 / 310 |
| Germantown Home | AL IL MC NH | Germantown (Village Of Germantown) | 7
Facility
7
WI AVG
61
Rank
#486 / 494 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
WI AVG
44
Rank
#500 / 556 | - | 16
Facility
16
WI AVG
12
Rank
#86 / 341 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
WI AVG
74.6%
Rank
#1 / 399 | - | Grant Munkwitz | Guaranteed Quality Living Of Wi LLC | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 310 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
12
Rank
#100 / 310 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WI AVG
2.4
Rank
#213 / 310 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin
Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North is located in Germantown, Wisconsin.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North
What neighborhood is Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North in?
Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North is in the Village of Germantown neighborhood of Germantown.
Who is the owner of Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North?
Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North is legally operated by EH Germantown LLC, and administered by Michael Zahtz.
Is Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North in a walkable area?
Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North?
Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North's occupancy is 100%.
How long has Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North been in business?
Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North?
Yes, Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North?
Michael Zahtz is the administrator of Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North.
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