Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

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 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.

Overview of Bethany Home

Bethany Home is a 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Waupaca, Wisconsin, serving residents across Waupaca County with skilled nursing, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. The facility is operated by Bethany Home Inc., a voluntary nonprofit organization with church affiliation. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. CMS rates Bethany Home at 5 stars overall — 66% above the Wisconsin average — with above-average scores across all three sub-categories. Health inspection performance is 44% above the Wisconsin mean, Quality Measures are 52% above, and Staffing is 10% above. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, ranking 80th among 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities. Since 2024, four inspections have produced 10 total citations, at 2.5 per inspection — placing the facility 26th out of 174 Wisconsin SNFs on that metric. No civil money penalties have been assessed in the past three years, and no Immediate Jeopardy findings appear in the record; a single moderate abuse/neglect citation from October 2025 was corrected. All residents are housed in private rooms, and on-site therapy — physical, occupational, and speech — supports the facility’s active rehabilitation caseload. Worship services and on-site chaplain support reflect the community’s faith-based character. The payer mix skews toward private pay (59% of admissions), with Medicare covering roughly 38%, consistent with a facility oriented toward post-acute and short-stay care. Bethany Home fits residents seeking short-term Medicare rehabilitation or longer-term skilled nursing care within a nonprofit, faith-affiliated community in Waupaca County, with private accommodations throughout.

Overview of Willow Ridge Healthcare

Willow Ridge Healthcare is an 83-bed skilled nursing facility in Amery, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and long-term care to residents who are predominantly covered by Medicaid. The privately owned community is operated by Willow Ridge Healthcare Facilities LLC, under the administration of Mason May, and has served Polk County for 25 years. CMS rates the facility 3 stars overall. The sub-ratings tell a more favorable story: Quality Measures score 21.6% above the Wisconsin average, driven by outcomes that consistently beat the state — zero falls with major injury among long-stay residents, a hospitalization rate of 0.96 per 1,000 resident days (roughly 40% below the Wisconsin mean), and a functional decline composite score 34% better than state peers. One notable outlier is antipsychotic medication use, which is more than twice the Wisconsin average at 32.7%, a figure relevant for families placing residents with behavioral or cognitive needs. Willow Ridge also holds an American Healthcare Association Bronze National Quality Award. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, essentially at the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes. The staffing profile is LPN-heavy: LPN staffing is 71% above the state average, while RN staffing is 31% below — a staffing model that provides consistent hands-on care but with less direct RN clinical oversight than the state norm. The facility’s occupancy rate is 45%, well below Wisconsin’s average of 70%, reflecting current bed availability. It offers private rooms, an outdoor patio, chef- and dietician-directed dining with alternate menu options, a library, and recreational lounge areas. Willow Ridge Healthcare suits residents seeking long-term skilled nursing care in a smaller rural Wisconsin community, particularly those whose coverage and care needs align with Medicaid-funded extended stays.

Overview of United Pioneer Home, INC

United Pioneer Home, INC is a 50-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Luck, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care to residents across Polk County. The community is administered by Jay Andress and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. United Pioneer Home holds a 3-star overall CMS rating, in line with the Wisconsin average. Staffing is the standout dimension: nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident per day — 31% above the state average of 4 hours 14 minutes — and ranks 14th out of 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities on that measure. Weekend nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, 41% above the state benchmark. Health Inspection performance and Quality Measures both trail the Wisconsin average, each pulling the overall rating down from what staffing levels alone would suggest. The facility’s occupancy rate is 64.8%, below the state average of 70%, which typically indicates near-term availability. The average length of stay is 158 days, suggesting a resident mix weighted toward longer-term skilled nursing rather than short-stay rehabilitation. United Pioneer Home fits residents — and families — who prioritize consistent, well-staffed hands-on care in a smaller nonprofit community, particularly for longer-term skilled nursing and memory care placements in the Luck area.

Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton

Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton is an 88-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Appleton, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care to residents in Outagamie County, 2.3 miles from the city center. The facility is privately owned and operated by TDR Inc. CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall, with all three sub-ratings above the Wisconsin average. The Health Inspection score is 80.5% above the state average — the strongest signal in the profile — while Quality Measures run 52% above, reflecting well-managed clinical outcomes across both long- and short-stay populations. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, roughly 10% above the Wisconsin average, with RN and CNA staffing each outpacing state benchmarks. The facility’s occupancy rate is 84.5%, compared to the Wisconsin average of 70%, indicating consistent local demand. Rennes accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and holds dual Title 18/19 certification. Outpatient therapy is available for non-residents, extending the facility’s rehabilitation services beyond its licensed beds. Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton suits short-stay rehabilitation patients, post-acute Medicare admissions, and residents requiring ongoing skilled nursing or memory care in the Appleton area.

Overview of Plum City Care Center

Plum City Care Center is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Plum City, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation to Pierce County residents. The community is privately owned and administered by Carla Hutter. The facility holds a 4-star CMS rating. Since 2022, it has completed 3 Health Inspections, resulting in 9 total citations, ranking 26th out of 174 Wisconsin SNFs — well below the state’s average of 27.3 citations per facility. All citations were of moderate severity; no critical or serious findings. No federal penalties have been imposed in the past three years. CMS Quality Measures rate long-stay performance above average and short-stay performance significantly above average statewide, with hospitalization rates running 35% below the Wisconsin mean. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, drawn from a permanent team of 56 licensed and certified nursing staff — RNs, LPNs, and CNAs — all employees rather than contractors. Contractor support covers therapy and social work roles. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy aides, with a resident council and an on-site nurse aide training program rounding out the care infrastructure. Amenities include private rooms, an outdoor patio, a recreational lounge, and chef- and dietician-directed menus. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 81% — 11 percentage points above the Wisconsin average. Payer mix skews toward Medicaid (32%) and Medicare (39%), with a 2023 average length of stay of nearly 205 days — a blend that reflects both post-acute and longer-term residents. The facility’s 58.9% successful return-to-community rate exceeds the Wisconsin average of 50.6%, a meaningful marker of short-stay rehabilitation outcomes. Plum City Care Center suits older adults in Pierce County seeking skilled nursing or short-term post-acute rehabilitation in a small, privately operated community with a consistent record of compliance.

Overview of Pine View Care Center

Pine View Care Center is a 95-bed skilled nursing facility in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, memory care, assisted living, and respite care. The center is operated by Kandis Fieber under Jackson Pine View Healthcare, LLC, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Pine View holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Its staffing is the clearest strength: total nurse staffing averages 5 hours 20 minutes per resident per day, ranking 23rd out of 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities and roughly 38% above the state average. No federal penalties have been issued in the past three years, a clean compliance baseline. Quality Measures trail the state slightly — long-stay antipsychotic medication use is at 26.5%, well above Wisconsin’s 16.1% average, a figure worth noting specifically for memory care placements. The facility’s occupancy rate is 50%, compared to a Wisconsin average of 70%, indicating consistent bed availability. Private pay accounts for 57% of admissions, with a typical private-pay stay of 12 to 13 months, suggesting the facility supports longer-term placements alongside its rehabilitation track. Amenities include several outdoor patio areas, private rooms, chef- and dietician-directed menus, and recreational lounge areas. Pine View Care Center’s staffing strength and current availability make it best suited for residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care in Jackson County. Families considering memory care placement should weigh the antipsychotic use rate alongside the facility’s staffing depth and clean penalty record.