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Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 174 nursing homes in Wisconsin using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WI
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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.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Wisconsin

The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.

138 facilities compared · CMS & WI Dept. of Health data

Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation
NH
HC
MC
PC
Fond Du Lac
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 61
Rank #108 / 496
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #114 / 434
+24%
4.71
Facility 4.71
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #53 / 178
-28%+10%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #1 / 180
1.5
Facility 1.5
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #5 / 180
-74-
57
Facility 57
WI AVG 42
Rank #176 / 580
Fond Du Lac County
$10.1M
Facility $10.1M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #56 / 183
$7.4M
Facility $7.4M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #35 / 183
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #37 / 183
525534
Milwaukee Catholic Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
Milwaukee (Northpoint)
107
Facility 107
WI AVG 61
Rank #55 / 496
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #115 / 434
+23%
6.47
Facility 6.47
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #4 / 178
-41%+51%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #61 / 180
5.0
Facility 5.0
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #119 / 180
-96A+
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 42
Rank #36 / 580
Mary Brooks
$14.2M
Facility $14.2M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #20 / 183
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #19 / 183
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #103 / 183
525635
Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 496
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #426 / 434
-64%
4.57
Facility 4.57
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #58 / 178
+53%+7%
$67.4k
Facility $67.4k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #142 / 180
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #123 / 180
5.0
Facility 5.0
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #119 / 180
325A+
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 42
Rank #533 / 580
Gregory Bernstein
$12.2M
Facility $12.2M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #43 / 183
$7.4M
Facility $7.4M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #36 / 183
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #89 / 183
525266
Meadowbrook at Oconto Falls
NH
HC
RC
Oconto Falls
99
Facility 99
WI AVG 61
Rank #75 / 496
64.6%
Facility 64.6%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #300 / 434
-8%
3.94
Facility 3.94
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #103 / 178
-35%-8%
$43.2k
Facility $43.2k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #131 / 180
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #132 / 180
5.1
Facility 5.1
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #127 / 180
258A+
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 42
Rank #410 / 580
Sandra Schneider
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #116 / 183
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #104 / 183
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #67 / 183
525449
Evergreen Oshkosh
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
Oshkosh (Evergreen Retirement Community)
80
Facility 80
WI AVG 61
Rank #120 / 496
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #117 / 434
+23%
5.52
Facility 5.52
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #16 / 178
+7%+29%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #26 / 180
2.7
Facility 2.7
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #37 / 180
-56-
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 42
Rank #429 / 580
Kenneth Arneson
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #6 / 183
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #10 / 183
139.6%
Facility 139.6%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #139 / 183
525647
Clement Manor Inc
NH
AL
IL
MC
PC
RC
Greenfield
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 61
Rank #304 / 496
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #44 / 434
+37%
4.60
Facility 4.60
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #58 / 178
-28%+8%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #4 / 180
4.0
Facility 4.0
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #85 / 180
-41-
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 42
Rank #296 / 580
Philip Dougherty
$12.5M
Facility $12.5M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #15 / 183
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #20 / 183
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #124 / 183
525327
Rocky Knoll Health Care Center
NH
HC
MC
Plymouth (Rocky Knoll Parkway)
149
Facility 149
WI AVG 61
Rank #15 / 496
--
5.10
Facility 5.10
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #32 / 178
+31%+19%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #104 / 180
5.4
Facility 5.4
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #133 / 180
-23-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 42
Rank #556 / 580
County Of Sheboygan
$16.2M
Facility $16.2M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #13 / 183
$10.5M
Facility $10.5M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #4 / 183
64.8%
Facility 64.8%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #31 / 183
525337
Sun Prairie Senior Living
NH
ADC
AL
Sun Prairie
42
Facility 42
WI AVG 61
Rank #337 / 496
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #340 / 434
-17%
3.48
Facility 3.48
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #129 / 178
-27%-19%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #93 / 180
4.2
Facility 4.2
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #97 / 180
134A+
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 42
Rank #79 / 580
Brenda Reierson
$3.6M
Facility $3.6M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #170 / 183
$2.5M
Facility $2.5M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #166 / 183
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #38 / 183
525380
Eastcastle Place
NH
AL
IL
MC
Milwaukee (Murray Hill)
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 61
Rank #468 / 496
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #196 / 434
+11%
5.15
Facility 5.15
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #30 / 178
-55%+20%
$99.5k
Facility $99.5k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #152 / 180
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #76 / 180
5.7
Facility 5.7
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #140 / 180
114-
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 42
Rank #6 / 580
Tyler Gudex
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #25 / 183
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #27 / 183
100.3%
Facility 100.3%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #112 / 183
525085
St. Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Milwaukee (Muskego Way)
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #235 / 496
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #90 / 434
+29%- -4%-
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #57 / 180
2.8
Facility 2.8
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #41 / 180
-46A-
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 42
Rank #31 / 580
The Bay At St Ann Holdings LLC
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #117 / 183
$3.5M
Facility $3.5M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #130 / 183
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #120 / 183
525731
St Camillus
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Wauwatosa
86
Facility 86
WI AVG 61
Rank #105 / 496
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #96 / 434
+28%
4.07
Facility 4.07
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #99 / 178
-21%-5%
$65.9k
Facility $65.9k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #140 / 180
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #76 / 180
4.3
Facility 4.3
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #98 / 180
277-
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 42
Rank #485 / 580
Mario Crivello
$14.1M
Facility $14.1M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #4 / 183
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #7 / 183
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #155 / 183
525382
Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee
NH
Milwaukee (Northridge)
108
Facility 108
WI AVG 61
Rank #54 / 496
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #246 / 434
+3%
3.74
Facility 3.74
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #116 / 178
+61%-12%
$90.9k
Facility $90.9k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #145 / 180
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #146 / 180
5.6
Facility 5.6
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #139 / 180
483A+
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 42
Rank #422 / 580
Joan Bachleitner
$16.5M
Facility $16.5M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #11 / 183
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #18 / 183
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #155 / 183
525523
Edgerton Care Center
NH
HC
RC
Edgerton (Stoughton Road)
61
Facility 61
WI AVG 61
Rank #184 / 496
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #355 / 434
-21%
4.99
Facility 4.99
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #36 / 178
-3%+17%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 180
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #151 / 180
6.6
Facility 6.6
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #157 / 180
446F
31
Facility 31
WI AVG 42
Rank #371 / 580
Amy Ramirez
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #159 / 183
$3.4M
Facility $3.4M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #129 / 183
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #15 / 183
525241
Middleton Village Nursing and Rehab
NH
Middleton (Downtown)
97
Facility 97
WI AVG 61
Rank #77 / 496
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #215 / 434
+8%
3.23
Facility 3.23
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #150 / 178
+33%-25%
$84.6k
Facility $84.6k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #144 / 180
73
Facility 73
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #171 / 180
6.1
Facility 6.1
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #149 / 180
771A+
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 42
Rank #276 / 580
Eric Jacobson
$12.1M
Facility $12.1M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #44 / 183
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #121 / 183
31.8%
Facility 31.8%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #182 / 183
525330
The Bay at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center-
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Madison (Rolling Meadows)
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 61
Rank #113 / 496
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
WI AVG 70%
Rank #424 / 434
+8%
3.63
Facility 3.63
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #125 / 178
----31%-15%
$286.6k
Facility $286.6k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #175 / 180
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #175 / 180
7.7
Facility 7.7
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #170 / 180
1069A+
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 42
Rank #225 / 580
Summit Care Management LLC
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
WI AVG $8.6M
Rank #89 / 183
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
WI AVG $3.8M
Rank #89 / 183
36.4%
Facility 36.4%
WI AVG 45%
Rank #97 / 183
525074
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Overview of Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids
Edenbrook Wisconsin Rapids is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to delivering excellence in post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility cultivates a family-like environment to ensure that each guest is treated like family. It specializes in a full spectrum of rehabilitation and therapy services.

Contact Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids

Overview of Christian Community Home
Christian Community Home is a senior living community located in Hudson, WI. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing, transitional care, assisted living, memory care, and senior apartments. The organization is dedicated to serving individuals in ways that reflect the importance of each unique life.

Contact Christian Community Home

Overview of Bethany St Joseph Care Center
Bethany St. Joseph is a care center located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It offers a variety of services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and an adult day center. The facility is committed to providing quality care and a supportive community.

Contact Bethany St Joseph Care Center

Overview of Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse
Benedictine Living Community-La Crosse is a faith-based senior care community located on the bank of the Mississippi River. It offers compassionate support that enables residents to live fully and well. The community provides a full continuum of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services.

Contact Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse

Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Rhinelander

Located conveniently near local hospitals and clinics, Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Rhinelander is a skilled nursing facility in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The home is populated by residents seeking short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. Most stay for an average of 77 days, and the facility’s current occupancy is 58%.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have multiple coverage options depending on their situation. The 122-bed facility is in a moderately walkable location with a Walk Score of 68. Families who visit can run errands and access services on foot.

Clinically, the facility focuses on rehabilitation and recovery. There is an in-house dedicated therapy team providing stroke rehab, advanced wound management, and IV therapy. Nurses provide care for an average of 4 hours and 14 minutes per resident each day. They are supported by RNs (55 minutes per day), nurse aides (2 hours 32 minutes per day), and LPNs (31 minutes per day).

The facility offers respite care, 24-hour staffing, and comprehensive discharge planning for residents preparing to transition home. Direct patient-to-therapist treatment is available, and free transportation is provided for residents ready for admission.

There is enough daily comfort and engagement in the facility. Residents can either stay in semi-private or private rooms. The home-cooked dining program offers menu options, so residents can choose according to their preferences. There are also a beautician and barber on-site, and residents can enjoy daily recreational activities and outings.

There is a private family area for visitors, and religious services and fireplace lounges are available for those seeking quiet gathering spaces. Finally, there are designated rehabilitation wings, so residents can stay close to their rooms while receiving therapy and recovering.

Contact Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Rhinelander

Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East

Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East is a nursing home in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, with 50 beds. It is located near the Peshtigo River, a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 40. Tdr Inc owns the home, which accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families can choose from any of these options to arrange care for both short-term recovery and longer-term nursing needs.

Residents typically stay here for approximately 413 days, reflecting a balance of post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing care. Nurses provide an average of 3 hours and 30 minutes of care per resident each day, supported by 24-hour staffing and a full therapy team. The home focuses on rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and respite options. It also offers a specialized Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) program for residents with movement disorders.

Residents are served daily with home-cooked meals, with menu choices tailored to their preferences and dietary needs. Residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms and have access to designated therapy wings. The facility also has beautician and barber services, religious services, and transportation for appointments and activities.

The facility’s fireside lounges and a private family area are ideal gathering spaces, and there are outdoor walking paths and gazebos for seniors who want to spend time outdoors in fresh air.

There are daily recreational programs, with activities and outings built into the weekly schedule. Outpatient therapy is available on-site, so residents won’t have to go outside for appointments, simplifying care logistics for families.

Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East’s therapeutic focus, accessible amenities, and home-style dining make it an ideal option for families in northeastern Wisconsin seeking skilled care in a smaller community setting.

Contact Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East

Overview of Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire

Located on Truax Boulevard in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire is a skilled nursing home owned by Kristin Severson-Solberg. The community serves as a hub for post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term recovery stays and longer-term care.

The home is built for active rehabilitation. Residents stay for an average of 89 days, with some recovering from surgery or hospital stays and others requiring ongoing skilled nursing support. The facility offers rehabilitation services and respite care alongside core nursing care. There’s also a doctor to support clinical needs.

With 24-hour staffing, residents receive consistent attention and support. Total nurse staffing averages roughly 5 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses work together to manage residents’ daily needs.

Residents receive three nutritious meals daily. Snacks and beverages are available around the clock, depending on their schedules and preferences. There is also a range of daily activities for those who want to socialize with other residents. Plus, there are regular community outings for variety and engagement beyond the home.

Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire is located in a quiet area with a Walk score of 0. Families visiting and running errands require a car. It’s best suited for families who prefer a quieter, less urban setting and can arrange transportation for scheduled appointments.

Contact Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire

Overview of Dove Healthcare – Superior

Dove Healthcare – Superior is a skilled nursing home with 118 beds. It is located at 1800 New York Ave. in Superior, Wisconsin. The community is for residents who require short-term rehabilitation or ongoing nursing care. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have several ways to avail coverage. With an average resident stay of 226 days, the facility supports both post-acute recovery and longer-term residents.

The home usually admits residents with complex, medically intensive cases. Its spectrum of services includes rehabilitation services, ventilator and tracheostomy care, wound management, and end-of-life care. It is well-equipped to serve residents with substantial clinical needs. Nurse staffing averages roughly 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident each day, supported by registered nurses, nursing aides, and LPN/LVN staff, providing a solid foundation of hands-on care.

The facility is located in Superior’s very walkable downtown, with a walkability score of 85 out of 100. Families planning to visit can handle most nearby errands on foot and reach local services without a car. That accessibility may be convenient for relatives who plan to visit regularly or for residents and staff who need to accomplish daily tasks.

Families considering Dove Healthcare should schedule a tour of the facility to see how the home manages daily life and coordinates the specialized care for its residents. The facility’s focus on complex nursing support is best for seniors who have recently been hospitalized or have conditions requiring 24-hour skilled care.

Contact Dove Healthcare – Superior

Overview of Dove Healthcare – St Croix Falls

Owned and operated by Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing, Dove Healthcare – St Croix Falls is a nursing home in Wisconsin with 50 beds. It is located on Louisiana Street in downtown St Croix Falls. As a short-term rehabilitation facility, residents stay for an average of 120 days. The home accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several options to access care.

The facility provides post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing, which is best for residents recovering from surgery, a major illness, or a hospital stay, who need intensive medical oversight during healing. There’s a doctor on staff for residents with medical needs and 24-hour staffing.

Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident and is supported by a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, vocational nurses, and nurse aides. That staffing level indicates the facility is focused on hands-on medical and rehabilitative support for residents who require skilled intervention to support their recovery.

In addition to rehabilitation, the home offers respite care for families who need temporary placement for a loved one. This frees up family caregivers who plan to take a break or manage a personal situation.

St Croix Falls is a small community in northwestern Wisconsin near the St Croix River, with a Walk Score of 37, so most errands require a short drive. The location is ideal for families seeking a quieter setting outside urban areas while still having access to skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

Contact Dove Healthcare – St Croix Falls

Overview of Dove Healthcare – Osseo

Dove Healthcare – Osseo is a nursing home owned by Benjamin Franks, located on Ridge View Road in Osseo, Wisconsin. The community has 40-bed runs with an occupancy rate of 85%. Residents stay an average of 113 days, reflecting a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several options to access skilled nursing care.

Clinical support is the focus of the facility’s daily operations. Residents receive an average of 5 hours of nursing care per day from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides, who work 24 hours a day. There is a doctor on staff to support medical oversight, so residents won’t need to go outside for appointments.

In addition to respite care, the home offers rehabilitation services. It’s the best option for residents recovering from hospitalization or surgery, as well as those seeking temporary relief.

Residents have daily access to routine, meals, and social connection. They are served three nutritious meals daily, with snacks and beverages available at all times. There are various activities to help residents socialize and engage with others. The home also hosts community outings to keep residents’ lives interesting and connected to the wider Osseo area.

Dove Healthcare – Osseo’s location in rural Wisconsin is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 22. Families planning to visit must drive or arrange transportation, as nearby walking options are limited. With this in mind, the facility’s small size and focus on individualized nursing care are well-suited to families seeking a more intimate setting where residents receive consistent, direct attention from staff.

Contact Dove Healthcare – Osseo

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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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 174 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.