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Our editorial team analyzed 197 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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
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 197 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Life at ARIA is what this Brookfield, Wisconsin home calls its programming. The License covers skilled nursing along with nursing home care. Rehabilitation is handled here too.
Skilled nursing means a licensed nurse in the building at hours when a house would have nobody awake. A call button on a bad night brings someone down the hall rather than over the phone.
Anyone touring here walks through 170 beds. Nursing time is at 3 hours and 2 minutes for every resident, every day. Three weeks flat on a hospital ward with no surgery involved still leaves legs that need to be rebuilt.
A salon and spa sit on site, with a game room and a garden. The home bills Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers. Kelsea Parker is the administrator. Who this fits is someone in need of ongoing nursing care with therapy in the same building.
Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena provides skilled nursing and memory care in Racine, Wisconsin. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care for ongoing medical needs, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs either nursing support or a supervised memory care environment.
With 36 beds, Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena is a smaller community, which can allow staff and residents to become familiar with one another. Rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation, give someone a care setting focused on recovery without requiring a permanent nursing home stay. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident’s care. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two listed payment pathways for covered or privately funded care.
Middleton Village Nursing and Rehab is a nurturing nursing home in Middletown, WI, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Those with memory loss, physical disability, and terminal illness receive top-notch support for their unique needs around the clock. Accessible amenities and thoughtfully furnished rooms are also provided in a supportive setting, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.
Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, recreational activities and light exercises are conducted. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to enhance residents’ living experiences. Through its comprehensive care options, residents do not have to worry about their needs and thrive in their golden years.
Five of the named programs at Alden Estates of Jefferson carry rehabilitation in the title, and the sixth is MedicallyComplexPro™. Orthopedic, Cardiac, NeuroStroke, Pulmonary, and Short-Term rehabilitation are the named five. Naming them by body system lets a family see which applies before anyone moves in.
Jefferson, Wisconsin, is the setting, with 120 beds offering nursing home and skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing is the level of care for a person needing medical support past help with dressing and washing. Short-term rehabilitation points to a stay that ends.
Therapy happens in the building, so a course of rehabilitation is not also a course of car trips. Nursing time comes out at 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day. Someone recovering from an illness, an injury, or a procedure is who that side is built for.
Medicare and Medicaid both work here, as does paying privately. Medicare handles short-term skilled care in the weeks after a hospital admission, and Medicaid helps afterward for covering a longer stay. Those two payers work for two opposite cases.
Nikolina Kuljanin Thompson administers the home for Alden Estates of Countryside. Four-course meals are served at lunch and dinner. A salon is part of the building’s offering too.
Operated by Lexington Healthcare LLC, Allis Care Center is a nursing home in West Allis, Wisconsin. The 152-bed community is on Greenfield Avenue. It’s a very walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 85.
The home serves as both a post-acute rehabilitation destination and a longer-term care community for residents who need ongoing skilled nursing support. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term recovery stays and extended care. The home’s clinical focus is rehabilitation and recovery, offering short-term rehab, respite care, and specialized services, including ventilator care. A doctor is on staff, and the facility has 24-hour nursing coverage to support the hands-on care needs of residents in recovery from surgery, injury, or hospitalization.
Total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses provide about 46 minutes, nurse aides deliver 2 hours and 22 minutes, and licensed practical or vocational nurses contribute an additional 46 minutes. This staffing composition can accommodate both daily personal care and skilled clinical oversight.
Most stay an average of 286 days, including short-stay rehabilitation residents and those who remain for longer nursing care. The home has an occupancy rate of 65%, and private rooms are available for residents and families. The non-smoking facility certified by Medicare and Medicaid meets federal compliance standards for both populations.
Sauk County Health Care Center is located on Clark Street in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, which has a Walkability Score of 75 out of 100. Visiting family and residents can conveniently reach nearby errands. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families flexible options for covering care. The 82-bed center serves about 51 residents.
Residents can expect substantial daily nursing support, which averages 5 hours and 18 minutes of nursing care per resident each day. The staffing comprises registered nurses providing about 1 hour per resident daily, nurse aides contributing about 1 hour, and licensed practical or vocational nurses contributing about 41 minutes. That level of hands-on care is due to the center’s focus on daily medical and personal support.
Residents stay an average of 481 days, including both post-acute rehabilitation residents and those with longer-term care needs. The facility’s modest occupancy of 63% means there’s room for new admissions for families seeking care in a Reedsburg setting. The neighborhood is very walkable, which can be convenient for family visits and residents who want to stay independent.
Ascension Living Franciscan Place is a nursing home in Brookfield, WI, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community ensures older adults are well-cared for with a nurturing and welcoming environment. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and recreational programs, residents are guaranteed the utmost attention and care. Through personalized care plans, the community also strives to improve residents’ holistic well-being.
Educational programs, social events, and spiritual opportunities foster interactions and allow residents to continue learning. Residents can also connect with their surroundings and lounge in the spacious dining room and beautiful outdoor gardens. Set near Elmbrook Memorial Hospital and serene green spaces in Brookfield, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care and a clean setting, making it a great choice for senior living in Wisconsin.
Care-Age of Brookfield is a privately-owned and operated nursing home in Brookfield, WI, offering rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice care. Here, older adults are well-cared for, accompanied by a supportive and home-like environment. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and life enrichment programs, residents receive the utmost attention and care. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care based on their needs and habits.
Arts and crafts, happy hour, and baking workshops are among the many activities dedicated to enhancing residents’ memory and helping them stay active. With a cozy lounge and spacious rooms, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated in the peaceful residential area of Brookfield, the community ensures older adults have a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Wisconsin, this nursing home ensures older adults live to their potential in retirement.
Heritage Square Health Care Center is a nursing home in Greendale, WI. The center has 105 beds and opened in 1974. Its listed room and unit types include independent living, sheltered care, nursing care, and respite care, with respite care providing a short stay for someone who needs temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.
The starting monthly price is $4,350 for the listed care, giving families a baseline for budgeting. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so eligible residents may use public coverage or pay privately. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 39 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation services support therapy on site rather than requiring separate arrangements for each session. Residents can also use the salon, spend time around the community gardens, attend social events and activities for heart, body and soul, and access the chapel and religious services. Heritage Square Health Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care or a short-term respite stay within a community that also lists several residential care settings.
Edgerton Care Center operates as a nursing facility in Edgerton, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice services. The care model supports residents needing continuous assistance alongside short-term options for caregivers taking a break. Supportive hospice programs are also available to center resident comfort.
This 61-bed facility maintains an environment managed by administrator Amy Ramirez and operator Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing. Payment arrangements cover several standard options, including Medicare for post-hospital rehabilitation, Medicaid for ongoing stays, and direct private payment.
Families can get in touch with Edgerton Care Center to arrange a walkthrough or discuss specific health needs and funding plans.
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 197 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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