Best Assisted Living in Wisconsin

New Glarus Home, INC. is a 100-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in New Glarus, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite care services. The community is operated by David Cunningham under the auspices of the United Church of Christ and has been continuously operating for 46 years. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS rates the facility 1 star overall, driven primarily by Health Inspection and Quality Measures performance — both of which are substantially below the Wisconsin average. Staffing counters that trend: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, ranking 45th of 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities and running roughly 10% above the state average.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 86.3%, above the Wisconsin average of 70%, reflecting consistent local demand in Green County. The facility serves a mixed population — approximately 40% of admissions are short-term rehabilitation stays averaging 27 days, with the remainder in long-term care.

The community’s Wellness Center program and on-site rehabilitation services support both post-acute recovery and ongoing skilled nursing needs.

New Glarus Home fits residents in Green County seeking skilled nursing or short-term post-acute rehabilitation within a community-rooted, nonprofit setting. Long-term care residents requiring ongoing clinical management are also within the facility’s established scope

Newcastle Place is a 47-bed skilled nursing facility in Mequon, Wisconsin, offering a continuum of care that includes rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services. The community is operated by Newcastle Place, LLC, a nonprofit. It serves residents across Ozaukee County and accepts Medicare and private pay.

The facility holds a 2-star overall CMS rating. Staffing is a clear strength: total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 2 minutes per resident per day, roughly 19% above the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, and the facility ranks 34th out of 172 Wisconsin SNFs on that metric. Physical therapist hours stand out further, running 175% above the state average — a meaningful signal for short-stay rehabilitation candidates. Weekend nurse staffing is adequate overall, though weekend RN staffing is below Wisconsin averages.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 85%, notably above the Wisconsin average of 70%, reflecting sustained local demand for its services.

At an average length of stay of 27 days, Newcastle Place’s throughput profile is best suited for residents seeking post-acute and short-stay care. The rehabilitation capacity, above-average staffing, and Medicare acceptance fit residents seeking skilled nursing following hospitalization or a medical event in the Mequon and greater Ozaukee County area.

Grand View Care Center is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Blair, Wisconsin, providing a care mix that includes short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing, memory care, and respite stays in Trempealeau County. The nonprofit center is operated by Grand View Care Center Inc. and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The facility holds a 1-star overall CMS rating. The Health Inspection sub-rating — the primary driver — is 66.8% below the Wisconsin average.

Across inspections from 2022 through 2025, Grand View averaged 8 deficiencies per year, 74% above the state figure of 4.6. The record includes a February 2025 Immediate Jeopardy finding for inadequate pressure injury care affecting two residents and substantiated findings of staff physical abuse and repeated failures to report abuse incidents to state authorities within required timeframes. No fines or formal enforcement actions appear in the available reports.

Staffing runs in the other direction: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, roughly 10.5% above the Wisconsin average.

Meals are served in a full-kitchen dining room, and an active Resident Council meets regularly to discuss the quality of care and facility policies. The facility’s occupancy rate is 90% — well above the Wisconsin average of 70% — reflecting consistent local demand in a rural setting with limited nearby options.

About 59% of new admissions arrive on Medicare for short-term rehabilitation, and the facility’s Medicaid acceptance positions it as a long-term option for Trempealeau County residents who need skilled nursing care close to home. However, families considering placement should review the facility’s recent findings and inspection history

Overview of Edenbrook of Green Bay

Edenbrook of Green Bay is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin, offering post-acute rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care to residents in Brown County. The community is operated by Parkview Nursing and Rehab, LLC. and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The facility holds a 2-star CMS overall rating, roughly one-third below the Wisconsin average. Staffing is the sharpest gap — nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident per day, placing Edenbrook 144th of 172 Wisconsin nursing homes and nearly 45% below the state benchmark. Across nine inspections since 2023, the facility averaged 10 deficiency citations per year, more than twice Wisconsin’s 4.6-per-year average. The most recent standard inspection, in August 2025, cited four deficiencies: staff feeding residents while standing, missed heart failure weight notifications, an uncertified dietary manager, and incomplete infection-control protocols.

Complaint investigations in 2025 substantiated a 2-hour hospice pain medication delay, a wrong-insulin administration, unlocked medication carts, and unsafe mechanical lift transfers performed by a single staff member. A 2024 complaint investigation found the facility had blocked Adult Protective Services access during a sexual assault investigation involving a resident; no fines or enforcement actions appear in the available reports.

Edenbrook’s rehabilitation capacity, Medicare and Medicaid acceptance, and current bed availability make it best suited for residents seeking short-term post-acute stays and long-term care placements in the Green Bay area and for families who have reviewed the compliance record.

Overview of Edenbrook of Fond Du Lac

Edenbrook of Fond Du Lac is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility at 265 S National Ave in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, serving residents who need memory care, post-acute rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility is operated by Fond Du Lac Nursing and Rehab, LLC under administrator Miriah Seyler. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The facility holds a 2-star overall CMS rating, roughly 34% below the Wisconsin average — driven in large part by a Health Inspection sub-rating 28% below the state benchmark and staffing levels 17% below peers. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, placing Edenbrook 130th out of 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities. Quality Measures are a different story: the facility scores 22% above the Wisconsin average, and no civil money penalties or payment denials have been reported in the past three years.

Rehabilitation services anchor the clinical program. Physical therapy staffing averages 8 minutes per resident per day — double the Wisconsin average — supporting a post-acute focus consistent with a short average length of stay. An active Resident Council, social services, and dietary staff round out day-to-day operations.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 59%, well below the Wisconsin average of 70%, which means current availability is not a barrier to admission.

Edenbrook fits short-stay rehabilitation patients seeking post-acute Medicare-covered care in Fond Du Lac County, and long-stay residents for whom Medicaid coverage and bed availability carry more weight than top-tier star ratings.

Overview of Edenbrook Lakeside

Edenbrook Lakeside is a 145-bed skilled nursing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering post-acute rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care. The community is privately owned and operated by Sandra Reynolds. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with Medicaid comprising the majority of admissions.

CMS rates the facility 2 out of 5 stars overall, driven largely by Health Inspection performance 27.8% below the Wisconsin average. Staffing is the other significant drag: total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, roughly 29% below the state average, ranking the facility 162nd of 172 Wisconsin SNFs.

Physical therapy is a notable exception — PT staffing averages 10 minutes per resident per day, 150% above the state average, a figure that reflects the facility’s post-acute rehabilitation emphasis. Quality Measures score above the state average by 21.6%.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available on-site. The average length of stay is 74 days, consistent with a census oriented toward post-acute recovery rather than extended long-term residency. The facility’s occupancy rate is 71%, in line with the Wisconsin average of 70%.

Edenbrook Lakeside is best suited for residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation stays and Medicaid-funded long-term care in Milwaukee County, with physical therapy capacity for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

Overview of Dove Healthcare – Bloomer

Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is a 50-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community at 2217 Duncan Road in Bloomer, Wisconsin, providing rehabilitation services, memory care, assisted living, and respite care, supported by 24-hour staffing. The facility is privately operated by Kristen Bruxvoort under the Dove Healthcare network. It serves Chippewa County residents under Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall — 66% above the Wisconsin average — with strong marks across all three sub-categories. The staffing rating reflects nurse hours of 5 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, ranking 23rd among 172 Wisconsin SNFs and running about 38% above the state average, a meaningful gap for residents with complex care needs.

The facility’s on-site Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program indicates it’s actively investing in workforce development. Its occupancy rate is 80.4%, above the Wisconsin SNF average of 70%, which signals consistent local demand.

Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is best suited for residents needing skilled post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care in Chippewa County, including those requiring memory care support.

Overview of Brewster Village

Brewster Village is a 204-bed skilled nursing facility in Appleton, Wisconsin, providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, memory care, and respite services to residents across Outagamie County. It is operated by Outagamie County as a government-run community.

The facility holds a 5-star overall CMS rating — 66% above the Wisconsin average — with above-average scores across all three sub-rating categories. Staffing is a particular strength: total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, above the state average of 4 hours and 14 minutes. RN staffing averages 50% above the Wisconsin benchmark, and nurse aide staffing averages 25% above the Wisconsin benchmark. Weekend staffing holds at similar levels, a consistency not universal among skilled nursing facilities.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 58%, below the Wisconsin average of 70%, which reflects current availability across most room types. Brewster Village accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

Amenities and programs include a chapel, salon, and exercise and strength-building programming. The facility also runs the Cycling Without Age program, a structured excursion program that brings outdoor mobility to residents with limited independence — a genuine differentiator in the skilled nursing segment.

Brewster Village is best suited for residents seeking both short-term post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care within a county-operated, non-profit setting, with staffing levels appropriate for higher-acuity needs.

Overview of Woodside Lutheran Home

Woodside Lutheran Home is a 118-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Green Bay, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. The facility is operated by Bay Area Lutheran Homes Inc., a nonprofit organization, and serves adults aged 55 and older.

CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall, driven by a Health Inspection score 80.5% above the Wisconsin average. Across three inspections in the available reporting window, Woodside averaged roughly 2 deficiencies per year — 57% below the Wisconsin average of 4.6 — with no fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions. The September 2025 inspection cited one low-severity deficiency related to barrier precautions during catheter care; the July 2024 routine survey cited five deficiencies related to medication storage and labeling.

Staffing is a measurable strength: nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, ranking Woodside 8th among 172 skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin and 38% above the state average. The facility’s occupancy rate is 82%, compared to a statewide average of 70%, suggesting consistent demand. Weekend nurse staffing (4 hours and 29 minutes/day) also exceeds state and national benchmarks.

On-site services include rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, an Alzheimer’s Support Group, and religious programming. Dietitian-planned meals, including therapeutic and specialty diets, are prepared in-house.

Woodside Lutheran Home suits adults seeking post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term skilled nursing care in Green Bay. It is structured to support residents in memory care through dedicated programming and high staffing levels.