Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North

Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 20 Rank #447 / 494Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 447th out of 494 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. Rank #282 / 341Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 282nd out of 341 homes we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #113 / 556Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 556 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 399Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 399 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 399. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%
Occupied beds
20 / 20

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeClass CNA (Nonambulatory)
IssuanceAugust 1, 2024
CountyWashington

Ownership & Operating Entity

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.

Leadership

ContactERIN VARGA (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Policies & Features

Gender ServedBoth

Rate Information (WI)

Monthly Rate Range $4,300 - $8,500

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 6 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. WI average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Wisconsin average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (14% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 612 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (6 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.01.75 This facility has 14% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (2 vs. WI avg 1.75).↑ 14% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 35 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?

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Minimum Age: 60 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Places of interest near Ellen‘s Home of Germantown North

Address 0.5 miles from city center Info 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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 LLC8
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 GeidelAlisan Inc5
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
AKarri ShillPhw Germantown Inc D/B/A Fairway Knoll4
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 ZahtzEh Germantown LLC3
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 MunkwitzGuaranteed Quality Living Of Wi LLC1
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.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

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

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

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

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

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

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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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