Best Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton

Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton is an 88-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Appleton, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care to residents in Outagamie County, 2.3 miles from the city center. The facility is privately owned and operated by TDR Inc. CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall, with all three sub-ratings above the Wisconsin average. The Health Inspection score is 80.5% above the state average — the strongest signal in the profile — while Quality Measures run 52% above, reflecting well-managed clinical outcomes across both long- and short-stay populations. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, roughly 10% above the Wisconsin average, with RN and CNA staffing each outpacing state benchmarks. The facility’s occupancy rate is 84.5%, compared to the Wisconsin average of 70%, indicating consistent local demand. Rennes accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and holds dual Title 18/19 certification. Outpatient therapy is available for non-residents, extending the facility’s rehabilitation services beyond its licensed beds. Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton suits short-stay rehabilitation patients, post-acute Medicare admissions, and residents requiring ongoing skilled nursing or memory care in the Appleton area.

Overview of Oak Ridge Care Center

Oak Ridge Care Center is a 74-bed skilled nursing and long-term care community in Union Grove, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services, with 24-hour staffing throughout. Located in Racine County, the facility is owned and operated by Steven Kuranz. Oak Ridge carries a 3-star overall CMS rating. Its standout metric is staffing: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, compared with a Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, placing the facility 45th out of 172 skilled nursing facilities statewide. That margin — roughly 36 minutes of additional daily direct care — is meaningful for residents with complex or fluctuating needs. The facility accepts Medicare and private pay; Medicaid is not accepted, a relevant factor for families planning long-term stays. The facility’s occupancy rate is 73%, in line with the Wisconsin average of 70%, suggesting moderate availability. The facility’s amenities include common gathering areas, visitation rooms, a patio, religious services, and beautician/barber services. Oak Ridge is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation in a family-operated setting and fits families prioritizing above-average staffing ratios in Racine County. The absence of Medicaid acceptance orients the community toward Medicare-covered stays and private-pay long-term residents.

Overview of Oak Park Place of Janesville

Oak Park Place of Janesville is a 35-bed continuing care community in Janesville, Wisconsin, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation on a single campus, giving residents access to a full continuum of services. The privately owned facility is operated by Oak Park Place of Janesville, LLC, under the administration of Lori Schlais. The facility holds a 3-star overall CMS rating, at the Wisconsin average. Its Health Inspection performance is roughly 8% above the state average, while Quality Measures are about 9% below — a split picture that favors the inspection side. Staffing is the clearest strength. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, ranking 14th out of 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities — a figure driven largely by RN staffing at 1 hour and 40 minutes daily, 72% above the Wisconsin average, and CNA staffing averages 3 hours and 51 minutes, 49% above the state norm. For a 35-bed community, that ratio translates to meaningful daily contact between residents and clinical staff. The facility’s occupancy rate is 51%, well below Wisconsin’s average of 70%, indicating current room availability across care levels. Oak Park Place of Janesville’s model — spanning independent living through skilled nursing — suits older adults seeking a single-site continuum of care, including those who anticipate needing higher levels of care over time. Memory care capacity and rehabilitation services also make it an option for residents in Rock County who are transitioning from a hospital stay or managing cognitive decline.

Overview of North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield

North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Marshfield, Wisconsin, serving residents requiring skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, and home health and hospice services. The facility is operated by NSH Marshfield LLC and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The facility holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Staffing is the strongest component: total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day — 10.5% above the Wisconsin average — with RN staffing averaging 1 hour and 6 minutes per resident per day — 14% above the state benchmark. Quality Measures also outperform the state average by 21.6%, a meaningful signal for residents and families tracking clinical outcomes. North Shore offers rehabilitation services, including a Brain Injury Rehabilitation program, alongside occupational, physical, and respiratory therapy provided through a mix of staff and contractors. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 70%, below the Wisconsin average, indicating near-term availability. With an average length of stay of 111 days and a full continuum of care from post-acute rehab to memory care and hospice, North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield is best suited for residents who need short- to medium-term rehabilitation or ongoing skilled nursing in Wood County.

Overview of Good Shepherd Services, LTD

Good Shepherd Services, LTD. is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Seymour, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care. The facility is operated by Brandon Morgan as part of a faith-based campus serving Outagamie County and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. CMS rates Good Shepherd 5 stars overall — 66% above the Wisconsin average — driven by strong performance across all three sub-categories. The Health Inspection rating is 44% above state peers, and the facility recorded 10 citations across three inspections since 2023, a rate of 3.33 per inspection, compared with the Wisconsin average of 4.19. None of those citations were critical or serious. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, 12% above the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, with LPN staffing 24% above state levels. The facility’s Cedar Lane Rehab Suites support short stays; Meadow Wood Apartments and affiliated CBRFs extend the continuum of care for residents with longer-term or transitional needs. The facility’s occupancy rate is 62.4%, below the Wisconsin average of 70%, which typically indicates availability without joining a waitlist. The average length of stay is 128 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute and transitional residents rather than a predominantly long-stay population. Good Shepherd is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or short-term rehabilitation in a smaller, faith-based setting in Outagamie County, with current availability and a consistently clean inspection record.

Overview of Golden Years of Lake Geneva

Golden Years of Lake Geneva is a 54-bed skilled nursing facility at 611 Harmony Drive in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, offering short- and long-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, memory care, respite care, and hospice services. The Medicare-certified community is privately owned and operated by Jeffrey Austin. CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall — 66% above the Wisconsin average — driven in large part by a Health Inspection sub-rating that is 80.5% above state peers. Quality Measures run 39% below the Wisconsin average, a drag on the overall record that prospective families should weigh against the otherwise strong record. Staffing is a genuine differentiator. Total adjusted nurse staffing averages 7 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, ranking second among 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities and roughly double the state average of 4.4 hours. Physical therapy staffing runs 175% above the state norm, which aligns with the facility’s 49-day average length of stay — a profile oriented toward post-acute rehabilitation rather than permanent placement. The facility’s occupancy rate is 87.5%, well above the Wisconsin average of 70%, signaling consistent local demand. It accepts Medicare and private pay; Medicaid is not accepted. The facility’s private rooms feature private bathrooms and showers. Golden Years of Lake Geneva’s rehabilitation capacity, staffing depth, and short-stay profile fit post-acute patients — joint replacement, cardiac recovery, or neurological rehab — seeking intensive nursing and therapy support before returning home. The private-room setup and above-average PT hours are also suited to families prioritizing clinical oversight and comfort during a transitional stay in Walworth County.