Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Overview of Oak Ridge Care Center

Oak Ridge Care Center is a 74-bed skilled nursing and long-term care community in Union Grove, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services, with 24-hour staffing throughout. Located in Racine County, the facility is owned and operated by Steven Kuranz. Oak Ridge carries a 3-star overall CMS rating. Its standout metric is staffing: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, compared with a Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, placing the facility 45th out of 172 skilled nursing facilities statewide. That margin — roughly 36 minutes of additional daily direct care — is meaningful for residents with complex or fluctuating needs. The facility accepts Medicare and private pay; Medicaid is not accepted, a relevant factor for families planning long-term stays. The facility’s occupancy rate is 73%, in line with the Wisconsin average of 70%, suggesting moderate availability. The facility’s amenities include common gathering areas, visitation rooms, a patio, religious services, and beautician/barber services. Oak Ridge is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation in a family-operated setting and fits families prioritizing above-average staffing ratios in Racine County. The absence of Medicaid acceptance orients the community toward Medicare-covered stays and private-pay long-term residents.

Overview of Oak Park Place of Janesville

Oak Park Place of Janesville is a 35-bed continuing care community in Janesville, Wisconsin, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation on a single campus, giving residents access to a full continuum of services. The privately owned facility is operated by Oak Park Place of Janesville, LLC, under the administration of Lori Schlais. The facility holds a 3-star overall CMS rating, at the Wisconsin average. Its Health Inspection performance is roughly 8% above the state average, while Quality Measures are about 9% below — a split picture that favors the inspection side. Staffing is the clearest strength. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, ranking 14th out of 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities — a figure driven largely by RN staffing at 1 hour and 40 minutes daily, 72% above the Wisconsin average, and CNA staffing averages 3 hours and 51 minutes, 49% above the state norm. For a 35-bed community, that ratio translates to meaningful daily contact between residents and clinical staff. The facility’s occupancy rate is 51%, well below Wisconsin’s average of 70%, indicating current room availability across care levels. Oak Park Place of Janesville’s model — spanning independent living through skilled nursing — suits older adults seeking a single-site continuum of care, including those who anticipate needing higher levels of care over time. Memory care capacity and rehabilitation services also make it an option for residents in Rock County who are transitioning from a hospital stay or managing cognitive decline.

Overview of Maplewood of Sauk Prairie

Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is a 120-bed nursing home in Sauk City, Wisconsin, providing rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, and respite services to residents in Sauk County. The facility is privately owned and operated by Ron Benish. The facility holds a 5-star CMS overall rating, with scores across all four sub-categories above Wisconsin averages — Health Inspection running 44% above the state benchmark and staffing 38% above the state benchmark. Total adjusted nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, roughly 7% above the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, reflecting consistent daily care capacity across staff types. The facility’s occupancy rate is 61%, below the Wisconsin average of 70%, which suggests current availability. Maplewood has been operating for 11 years. Specific programs include Hospice, Palliative Care, Alzheimer’s Care, and Memory-Focused Activities. Maplewood of Sauk Prairie fits residents seeking memory care or long-term skilled nursing in a mid-sized facility with demonstrated staffing depth and a documented Alzheimer’s and palliative care program.

Overview of Green Bay Health Services

Green Bay Health Services is a 125-bed skilled nursing facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin, offering rehabilitation services, memory care, 24-hour staffing, and comprehensive dining and social services. NSH Green Bay LLC, a privately owned company, owns the community. It serves Green Bay and the surrounding counties in northeast Wisconsin and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. CMS rates the facility at 2 stars overall, driven primarily by performance in Staffing and Quality Measures. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day — 44.8% below the Wisconsin average and ranked 153rd out of 172 state facilities — which directly shapes the overall score. Health Inspection performance is 8.3% above the Wisconsin average, a notable contrast. No penalties appear in the CMS database for the past three years. The facility’s occupancy rate is 48%, well below the state average of 70%, indicating broad availability. It holds the 2024 AHCA/NCAL Bronze Commitment to Quality Award. Green Bay Health Services fits residents — particularly those on Medicare or Medicaid — seeking a large skilled nursing setting with ready availability and above-average inspection performance in Green Bay. Families prioritizing staffing ratios or quality measure outcomes will want to weigh those figures against the facility’s compliance record and current openings.

Overview of Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, providing post-acute rehabilitation, memory care, respite care, and long-term care for residents in Oneida County. The facility is privately owned and operated by Patricia Richardson. CMS rates the facility 3 stars overall — at the Wisconsin average — driven in opposite directions by its sub-ratings. Health Inspection performance is 8.3% above the state average, a positive signal for compliance. Staffing is the offset: nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, roughly 18% below Wisconsin’s average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, placing the facility 123rd of 172 Wisconsin SNFs on adjusted nursing hours. Private rehab suites and on-site registered dietitians support both short-stay and longer-term residents. Amenities include an outdoor courtyard, and chef-inspired meals round out the day-to-day environment. The payer mix — 19% Medicare, 39% Medicaid — reflects a census split between post-acute and long-term care, and the facility accepts all three primary payment sources. The facility’s occupancy rate is approximately 71%, above the Wisconsin average, indicating consistent local demand. Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center suits residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care in Rhinelander, with memory care capacity available for those in earlier stages of cognitive decline. Families prioritizing inspection performance over staffing volume will find the compliance record favorable. However, those focused on staffing ratios should weigh the lower daily nursing hours.

Overview of Good Shepherd Services, LTD

Good Shepherd Services, LTD. is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Seymour, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care. The facility is operated by Brandon Morgan as part of a faith-based campus serving Outagamie County and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. CMS rates Good Shepherd 5 stars overall — 66% above the Wisconsin average — driven by strong performance across all three sub-categories. The Health Inspection rating is 44% above state peers, and the facility recorded 10 citations across three inspections since 2023, a rate of 3.33 per inspection, compared with the Wisconsin average of 4.19. None of those citations were critical or serious. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, 12% above the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, with LPN staffing 24% above state levels. The facility’s Cedar Lane Rehab Suites support short stays; Meadow Wood Apartments and affiliated CBRFs extend the continuum of care for residents with longer-term or transitional needs. The facility’s occupancy rate is 62.4%, below the Wisconsin average of 70%, which typically indicates availability without joining a waitlist. The average length of stay is 128 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute and transitional residents rather than a predominantly long-stay population. Good Shepherd is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or short-term rehabilitation in a smaller, faith-based setting in Outagamie County, with current availability and a consistently clean inspection record.

Overview of Golden Years of Lake Geneva

Golden Years of Lake Geneva is a 54-bed skilled nursing facility at 611 Harmony Drive in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, offering short- and long-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, memory care, respite care, and hospice services. The Medicare-certified community is privately owned and operated by Jeffrey Austin. CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall — 66% above the Wisconsin average — driven in large part by a Health Inspection sub-rating that is 80.5% above state peers. Quality Measures run 39% below the Wisconsin average, a drag on the overall record that prospective families should weigh against the otherwise strong record. Staffing is a genuine differentiator. Total adjusted nurse staffing averages 7 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, ranking second among 172 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities and roughly double the state average of 4.4 hours. Physical therapy staffing runs 175% above the state norm, which aligns with the facility’s 49-day average length of stay — a profile oriented toward post-acute rehabilitation rather than permanent placement. The facility’s occupancy rate is 87.5%, well above the Wisconsin average of 70%, signaling consistent local demand. It accepts Medicare and private pay; Medicaid is not accepted. The facility’s private rooms feature private bathrooms and showers. Golden Years of Lake Geneva’s rehabilitation capacity, staffing depth, and short-stay profile fit post-acute patients — joint replacement, cardiac recovery, or neurological rehab — seeking intensive nursing and therapy support before returning home. The private-room setup and above-average PT hours are also suited to families prioritizing clinical oversight and comfort during a transitional stay in Walworth County.

Overview of Sauk County Health Care Center

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.

Overview of The Pavilion at Glacier Valley

Located in Slinger, Wisconsin, about 30 minutes northwest of Milwaukee, The Pavilion at Glacier Valley is a nursing home with 106 beds. The facility has been operating for 12 years. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. With a current occupancy rate of 72%, residents stay an average of 88 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute recovery residents and those needing ongoing skilled nursing support.

The Pavilion focuses on rehabilitation and specialized care. Therapy services are available, with respite care and 24-hour nursing staffing. Pain management, IV therapy, and nutritional support are among the services provided. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 14 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses make up that staffing support. Discharge planning and resource assistance are available to help residents prepare for the next stage of care.

Daily life combines comfort with community engagement. Restaurant-style dining is available, and residents can gather during meals. Rooms include flat-screen televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, and individual climate controls. Residents can spend time in the library or social hall. Outdoor picnic areas are additional spaces for visits and activities. A comprehensive activity program supports physical, social, and emotional well-being.

The facility is in a somewhat walkable area, so visiting family members can reach the community without difficulty. However, most trips around the neighborhood require driving. The Pavilion is a great option for families seeking skilled nursing care focusing on rehabilitation, strong daily staffing support, and activities that promote resident engagement and quality of life.

Overview of Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, INC

Owned by Michael Schanke, Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center is a skilled nursing home in Menasha, Wisconsin. The 106-bed facility serves both residents recovering after a hospital stay and those needing longer-term nursing care. With an occupancy rate of 62%, residents stay an average of 57 days, including post-acute residents recovering from surgery or illness and others who remain for ongoing care needs.

Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the center. Short-term rehabilitation helps families transition loved ones back home as recovery progresses. For residents needing extended support, long-term nursing care is available. The facility has a specialized memory care program for residents living with cognitive changes or dementia.

Daily nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 31 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses make up the nursing team. Together, they provide layered clinical support around the clock.

Menasha has a Walk Score of 82, so the surrounding area is highly walkable. Most everyday errands are within walking distance, and there are many services nearby. The accessibility can benefit residents who enjoy staying active and family members visiting the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families have multiple options when arranging coverage for either short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care.