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Our editorial team analyzed 195 nursing homes in WI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WI
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Wisconsin average is: 59.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$9.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$6.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
73.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other WI nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 195 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls offers a high standard of quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents; they are guaranteed to rejuvenate and recover in a safe and comfortable environment. Meadowbrook at Oconto Fallas does its best to ensure everyone can thrive in a home that gets to know its residents and empowers them to embrace a new chapter in their lives.
Specializing in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation, its comprehensive medical programs help boost a speedy recovery. These include respiratory care, cardiac rehab, dietician help, hospice care, and 24/7 nursing services.
Residing in the quiet South Klein Drive, Waunakee, WI, Waunakee Valley Senior Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day services, and skilled care. The community promises a comfortable and maintenance-free lifestyle by taking care of the household chores and keeping the surroundings clean and functional. A round-the-clock emergency alert system alongside a kind and compassionate team is available to ensure seniors are safe and secure.
Sit back and relax within the pet-friendly spaces and cozy outdoor seating of the community. Encouraging residents to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle, the community conducts fun programs and exciting activities daily. Have a delightful dining experience from breakfast to dinner with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Waunakee Valley Senior Living is filled with incredible amenities and offers a wide array of top-tier services for seniors to maximize their independence.
Meadowbrook at Chetek provides nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Chetek, Wisconsin. Assisted living services help residents manage daily personal tasks like bathing, dressing, and medications within their own living spaces. Short-term respite stays assist families seeking temporary relief, while hospice care offers comfort-focused support during end-of-life care.
Chetek Nursing And Rehab operates this 97-bed community alongside administrator Jennifer Bohl. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident daily. On-site offerings feature general rehabilitation, bariatric care, dietitian-guided nutrition with personalized meal options, and daily social programming. Surrounding streets carry a 55 walk score, allowing some basic errands to be done on foot.
Prospective residents and their families can reach out to Meadowbrook at Chetek to explore current openings, set up a walkthrough, and discuss funding choices involving Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.
Overview of Suring Health and Rehabilitation Center
Suring Health & Rehabilitation Center is guided by a mission to provide a haven where individuality and unique care needs are embraced. Located in Suring, Wisconsin, this assisted living community’s devoted and skilled caregivers are committed to delivering specialized services, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care options.
Suring Health & Rehabilitation Center offers an array of personalized care choices, empowering seniors to enjoy their golden years. With a focus on holistic well-being, Suring Health & Rehabilitation Center extends an inclusive range of therapy and care programs designed to address various post-acute challenges. Seasoned therapists employ cutting-edge equipment and techniques to facilitate residents’ seamless transition to independent living arrangements. Rooted in a deep commitment to enhancing lives, Suring Health and Rehabilitation stands as a beacon of support and empowerment, embracing senior residents’ unique stories as they embark on their path to well-rounded living.
Dove Healthcare, St Croix Falls offers nursing home, independent living, and skilled nursing in St Croix Falls, WI. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while nursing home and skilled nursing support residents who need ongoing nursing care. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. There are 50 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.
Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident, with staffing available 24 hours a day. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab focus on recovery during a temporary stay, while respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Garrett Eide serves as administrator, and Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At St Croix operates the community. A doctor is on staff, making physician care available through the community. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay: Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay uses the resident’s or family’s funds. A Walk Score of 37 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so residents who do not drive generally need a car or ride for errands.
Edenbrook Lakeside is a nursing home in Milwaukee’s Yankee Hill neighborhood offering skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Hospice and palliative care support comfort-focused needs. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, support post-acute recovery before a resident returns home or moves into ongoing care.
Edenbrook Lakeside may be a good fit for someone needing post-acute rehabilitation or a short-term rehab stay. The home has 145 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the nursing time counted for each resident across a day.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. A Walk Score of 87 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Glenn Carvino serves as administrator, and Lake Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation operates the community.
Menomonee Falls Health Services is a nursing home in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while long term care supports residents who need ongoing care rather than a short rehabilitation stay.
Brain Injury Rehabilitation may make the community a good fit for someone recovering from a brain injury who needs structured rehabilitation. The home has 50 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day. That figure represents the daily hands on nurse time assigned per resident. A doctor is on staff, and rehabilitation services are available within the care setting.
Home Health and Hospice programs are also available, supporting care delivered in the home and end of life care. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.
Kari Grosenick serves as administrator, and Nsh Menomonee operates the community. The setting may suit someone recovering from a brain injury who needs structured rehabilitation, or someone who needs ongoing skilled nursing care rather than a short rehabilitation stay.
Northern Lights Health Care Center, in Washburn, WI, joins assisted living with nursing home care and skilled nursing. Assisted living covers bathing, dressing, medication, and the rest, and the apartment is what separates it from the nursing floor. Skilled nursing brings licensed nursing to the same building without a gap, so the two levels run on different amounts of help and the same clock. Needs that increase over time can be met without a move.
There are 50 beds inside. A day here allows 4 hours and 6 minutes of nursing to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, and having every one of them keeps the door from narrowing.
Wellness Management, Laboratory Management, Urgent Care, Pain Management, Joint Injections, Certified Wound Care, Psychiatric Treatment, and Neurocognitive Testing are the named clinical programs. Between them, they reach ongoing wellness, medical treatment, wounds, mental health, and cognitive assessment, and rehabilitation backs recovery or keeping function.
A Walk Score of 55 is a fact about the streets, and it decides how much of a day a resident can arrange without help. Northern Lights Services operates the center, and Nolan Santikko is named administrator.
Meadowbrook at Appleton has four care types to its name in Appleton, WI, hospice care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Ongoing residential care comes with a licensed nurse in the building, whatever the hour. Hospice, respite, and a permanent stay are three different lengths, and the nursing is the same length for all of them. Hospice is the one entry here that does not point toward a discharge, and respite care is the brief stay a family books when a caregiver needs time away.
Respite is on the service list too, so it is something the building does rather than something it permits. That answers ongoing nursing and a family arranging temporary support.
The community takes 104 beds. Each resident’s day here comes stocked with 4 hours and 3 minutes of nursing. Rehabilitation services back recovery or keeping function, and bariatric care is a named program.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are taken, and each covers a different amount of a stay, weeks, years, and whatever is left. Alison Biederwolf administers the community for Appleton Nursing and Rehab.
The Manor of Kenosha offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Kenosha, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Having several care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs a short-term arrangement. The community has 153 beds, which means residents live in a setting with more than 150 residents, staff, and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3h 9m per resident/day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned per resident.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Rehabilitation services support short-term recovery or therapy within the community, while restaurant-style dining with hot lunches provides a prepared midday meal in that dining format. A large courtyard is available for events, and the salon or spa provides on-site grooming services.
Charlean Adams serves as the administrator. A doctor on staff provides physician care on site, and religious services are available within the community.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:3.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Wisconsin
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Wisconsin?
Assisted living in Wisconsin is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Wisconsin Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 195 nursing homes in Wisconsin. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Wisconsin?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Wisconsin, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Wisconsin?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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