Page 12 of Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Overview of Care & Rehab – Ladysmith 2

Owned by Annmarie Novak, Care & Rehab – Ladysmith 2 is a nursing home in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. The 30-bed home serves those recovering from illness or injury and residents requiring ongoing nursing care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, offering families multiple ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing. The community has a stable occupancy rate of 94%.

Residents stay an average of 203 days, including short-term recovery patients and longer-term care residents. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provide about 75 minutes of direct care each day. This level of hands-on nursing hours shows the facility’s emphasis on clinical oversight and rehabilitation support.

The facility focuses on rehabilitation services. Residents are supported by 24-hour staffing. On-site physician services are available around the clock. The care team comprises registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working together to support recovery and daily living needs. Nutrition and dietitian services are available, and individualized care plans are developed for each resident.

Amenities and activities on-site support residents’ recovery and quality of life. Dining has restaurant-style options with a rotating menu prepared in the kitchen. The home has support groups, religious services, and recreational outings for residents.

Residents have access to spa bathing facilities, a beauty and barber salon, and transportation services. They can also access community rooms to provide additional comfort. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walkability Score of 50. Ladysmith’s location is accessible to visiting families and reasonably convenient for local errands.

Overview of Northern Lights Health Care Center

Owned by Connor Doppler, Northern Lights Health Care Center is a nursing home on Bratley Drive in Washburn, Wisconsin. The neighborhood is moderately walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options when arranging coverage for both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.

The 50-bed facility has a strong clinical focus on rehabilitation and specialized care. Pain management is offered. Certified wound care, psychiatric treatment, and neurocognitive testing are also available.

Residents have access to orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation programs. Joint injections and urgent care are provided on site, so there’s no need for outside appointments during recovery. Laboratory management and wellness programs are also part of the service lineup, supporting both acute recovery and ongoing chronic care needs.

Staffing is a key part of the facility’s care structure. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses provide 57 minutes of care. Nurse aides contribute 2 hours and 29 minutes. Licensed practical nurses provide another 26 minutes daily. Those staffing levels support regular monitoring and hands-on assistance throughout the day.

Most stay an average of about 122 days. Some are recovering after surgery or hospitalization, while others transition into longer-term care. The facility has a current occupancy rate of 77%, with 39 residents across its beds.

Owned by Sandra Barbeau, Meadowbrook at Appleton is a skilled nursing home on South Oneida Street in Appleton, Wisconsin. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options when arranging short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The 104-bed facility has an occupancy rate of 43%. It offers a quieter environment than a community operating near full capacity.

Residents stay an average of 70 days. Some are recovering after surgery or acute illness. Others remain longer for ongoing nursing care. Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the facility. Respite care is available as well. Nursing coverage is maintained around the clock. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 26 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses provide direct care, supported by nurse aides and licensed practical nurses. The facility also offers bariatric care for residents with obesity-related health needs.

Meals and snacks are personalized to support residents’ dietary needs. There are daily social activities to encourage engagement and connection.

The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 48. Some nearby errands can be done on a short walk, but most trips require transportation. For families considering Meadowbrook at Appleton, the rehabilitation services, continuous nursing support, and lower occupancy may be worth exploring during a visit.

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.

Overview of Tudor Oaks

Tudor Oaks offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Muskego, Wisconsin. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With several care levels available, Tudor Oaks may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move from one level of care to another without leaving the community. The home has 33 beds. That makes it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.

Rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy within the community without arranging transportation elsewhere, while home care services provide support where a resident lives. Senior wellness programs offer wellness activities, and volunteering opportunities give residents a way to take part in volunteer work. A wellness center and warm water pool provide spaces for exercise and warm water activity; a theater, bistro, greenhouse, and man cave add places for entertainment, dining, gardening, and hobbies. Tudor Oaks is operated by American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest, with Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay among the payment options.

Overview of Ovation Jewish Home

An elegant rehabilitation center in Milwaukee, Ovation Jewish Home provides a graceful living for short-term or long-term residents. The skilled nursing home provides service for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. Ovation Jewish Home boasts its world-class clinical excellence that improves the quality of life for all seniors.
The lifestyle at Ovation Jewish Home is centered on the improvement of each individual’s wellness. They offer respite care services that include 24-hour care, housekeeping, and medication management. Outpatient care services include therapy for joint therapy, lymphedema, stroke, and cognitive retention. Other community highlights include fitness classes, recreational workshops, and support groups.

Overview of Sheboygan Senior Community

Sheboygan Senior Community delivers assisted living, respite stays, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Everyday assistance covers routine tasks, while short-term rehabilitation helps residents work through recovery after an injury or hospital stay. On-site staff remains scheduled around the clock to support day and night needs.

Operations began in 2015, featuring a 31-bed layout that fosters a small environment. Facilities include private rooms equipped with individual bathrooms. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident across the center.

Older adults can get in touch with Sheboygan Senior Community to tour the grounds, check room availability, or ask about accepted payment options like Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

St. Mary’s Care Center is a faith-based nursing home in Madison, WI, that offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Top-notch support is also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs, ensuring they can recover with ease. The community also participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease financial burdens.

Recreational activities and light exercises are also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With physical, occupational, and speech therapy, residents can live to their potential in retirement. The nursing home’s wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting where older adults can find the care they need.