Page 15 of Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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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 Table AL (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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Tudor Oaks
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Muskego
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 80
Rank #174 / 192
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4.04
Facility 4.04
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #96 / 164
? -15%-6%
$180.8k
Facility $180.8k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #155 / 168
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #116 / 168
4.6
Facility 4.6
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #104 / 168
345A+
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 48
Rank #185 / 186
American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest
$15.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #12 / 161
$7.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #24 / 161
48.9%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 48.9%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #119 / 161
525279
Little Chute Health Services
NH
Little Chute
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 80
Rank #114 / 192
61.6%
Facility 61.6%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #120 / 161
-14%
3.87
Facility 3.87
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #100 / 164
C +3%-10%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #99 / 168
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #71 / 168
2.6
Facility 2.6
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #29 / 168
431-
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 48
Rank #165 / 186
Nsh Little Chute LLC
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #150 / 161
$1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #156 / 161
38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 38.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #146 / 161
525579
Amethyst Health of Wausau
NH
Wausau
80
Facility 80
WI AVG 80
Rank #92 / 192
39.8%
Facility 39.8%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #155 / 161
-44%
4.07
Facility 4.07
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #86 / 164
D- +64%-5%
$101.0k
Facility $101.0k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #142 / 168
45
Facility 45
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #133 / 168
5.0
Facility 5.0
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #120 / 168
632-
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 48
Rank #16 / 186
Wausau Health Opco LLC
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #142 / 161
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #134 / 161
58.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #70 / 161
525405
Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 80
Rank #52 / 192
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #161 / 161
-65%
4.51
Facility 4.51
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #59 / 164
? +53%+6%
$67.4k
Facility $67.4k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #131 / 168
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #131 / 168
3.9
Facility 3.9
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #80 / 168
525A+
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 48
Rank #183 / 186
Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #26 / 161
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #26 / 161
61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #63 / 161
525266
Sheboygan Senior Community Inc
NH
AL
RC
SNF
Y Sheboygan
31
Facility 31
WI AVG 80
Rank #176 / 192
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #53 / 161
+13%
4.52
Facility 4.52
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #59 / 164
? -77%+6%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #96 / 168
7.0
Facility 7.0
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #155 / 168
125--Sheboygan Senior Community Inc
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #70 / 161
$6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #35 / 161
81.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 81.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #15 / 161
525598
Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee
NH
ADC
AL
SNF
Milwaukee (Northridge)
108
Facility 108
WI AVG 80
Rank #43 / 192
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #86 / 161
+1%
3.52
Facility 3.52
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #126 / 164
? +61%-18%
$90.9k
Facility $90.9k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #136 / 168
80
Facility 80
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #160 / 168
6.7
Facility 6.7
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #149 / 168
578A+
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 48
Rank #151 / 186
Alexian Village Of Milwaukee Inc
$16.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #9 / 161
$7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #31 / 161
42.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 42.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #135 / 161
525523
Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena
NH
MC
SNF
Racine
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 80
Rank #170 / 192
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #99 / 161
-7%
4.24
Facility 4.24
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #78 / 164
? -21%-1%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
57
Facility 57
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #145 / 168
5.7
Facility 5.7
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #133 / 168
424-
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 48
Rank #156 / 186
Ascension Living Lakeshore At Siena Inc
$10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #48 / 161
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #88 / 161
38.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 38.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #143 / 161
525495
Heritage Square Health Care Center
NH
Greendale
105
Facility 105
WI AVG 80
Rank #48 / 192
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #91 / 161
-2%
3.65
Facility 3.65
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #120 / 164
? +2%-15%
$184.5k
Facility $184.5k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #156 / 168
78
Facility 78
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #159 / 168
6.5
Facility 6.5
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #146 / 168
1074-
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 48
Rank #130 / 186
Bedrock Hcs At Greendale LLC
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #29 / 161
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #52 / 161
44.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #130 / 161
525549
Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campus
NH
AL
SNF
Milwaukee (Juneau Town)
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 80
Rank #162 / 192
39.5%
Facility 39.5%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #156 / 161
-45%
4.22
Facility 4.22
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #78 / 164
? +9%-1%
$326.1k
Facility $326.1k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #163 / 168
61
Facility 61
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #149 / 168
8.7
Facility 8.7
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #165 / 168
717-
98
Facility 98
WI AVG 48
Rank #1 / 186
St Annes Home For The Elderly Inc
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #92 / 161
$2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #144 / 161
31.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 31.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #156 / 161
525524
The Bay at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Madison (Rolling Meadows)
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 80
Rank #85 / 192
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #72 / 161
+6%
4.20
Facility 4.20
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #78 / 164
C- -31%-2%
$289.2k
Facility $289.2k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #162 / 168
57
Facility 57
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #145 / 168
4.8
Facility 4.8
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #111 / 168
963C+
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 48
Rank #85 / 186
The Bay At Belmont Health And Rehabilitation Center
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #83 / 161
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #126 / 161
36.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 36.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #152 / 161
525074

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Tudor Oaks

S77 W12929 Mcshane Dr, Muskego, WI 53150
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.

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Overview of Little Chute Health Services

Little Chute Health Services operates a 50-bed nursing home in Little Chute, Wisconsin, delivering care for residents requiring daily support and ongoing clinical assistance. On-site physicians provide medical oversight for the community’s healthcare programs.

Administrator Marissa Popp and operator Nsh Little Chute oversee daily operations across the property. Registered nursing personnel average 3 hours and 52 minutes of direct care per resident every day. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Families evaluating care options in the area can reach out to Little Chute Health Services to request further information, verify room availability, or arrange an on-site visit.

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Overview of Amethyst Health of Wausau

Amethyst Health of Wausau is a nursing home in Wausau, WI, providing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Its short term rehabilitation and subacute care programs can suit someone who needs nursing support during recovery, while long term care serves residents who need ongoing care. The home has 80 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Staff are available throughout the day and night because Amethyst Health of Wausau has 24 hour staffing. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere.

A salon provides on site personal care, and transportation to appointments is available for residents who need help getting to scheduled medical visits. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Robert Owens serves as administrator, and Wausau Health Opco operates the community. The nursing home may be a good fit for someone seeking either short term rehabilitation or ongoing skilled nursing care.

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Overview of Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center

An assisted living and memory care community, Oak Park Place provides a unique accommodation for the specific needs of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. As a community that celebrates you as an individual,  management, and staff surely promote an independent lifestyle based on their own terms. Oak Park Place residents feel more comfortable and safe in a community they trust because meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care. 

Oak Park Place provides an atmosphere of growth and security, ensuring that residents are able to feel comfortable in their new cozy home-like environment. A list of essential services provided for assisted living and memory care residents await them– ADLs, medication management, and stimulating activities. Skilled nursing residents are able to experience state-of-the-art technologies that boost up their recovery period.

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Overview of Sheboygan Senior Community

Sheboygan Senior Community offers nursing home care, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Sheboygan, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing supervision, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care can suit someone whose needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 31 beds, the community has a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. Private rooms provide individual living space, and private bathrooms let residents manage personal routines in their own room. Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation, giving a resident a time limited period of care focused on recovery.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily hands on nurse staffing allocated per resident. Sheboygan Senior Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay.

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Overview of Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee

Ascension Living Alexian Village has been part of Milwaukee’s senior care landscape for 46 years now, sitting at 9301 North 76th Street on the city’s north side. It’s a car-dependent stretch of town, with a Walk Score of 24, so most errands and outings mean getting in a car rather than walking them.

The building itself is a mid-rise with 108 beds, split across one-, two-, and three-bedroom options. 78 of those beds are filled, which puts occupancy around 72 percent. Average length of stay runs about 71 days, which tells you something useful: this isn’t purely a long-term residence; there’s a real rehabilitation and short-stay population moving through alongside people settling in for longer.

On-site rehab services mean residents recovering from surgery or illness don’t have to leave the building for therapy. Nursing coverage runs throughout the day too, with registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse aides each putting in dedicated time per resident rather than being spread thin across shifts.

Amenity-wise, it’s understated but real: a library, a spa, and a patio. Nothing flashy, just spaces that give residents somewhere quiet to read, unwind, or sit outside. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, which covers a reasonably wide range of financial situations.

When state inspectors have looked at this community, their focus has tended to land on infection control, how well care gets documented, food and dietary service, resident rights, and fall prevention, the same areas regulators tend to scrutinize at long-term care communities generally.

What Alexian Village adds up to is a long-tenured, mid-sized community built around active rehabilitation and steady daily nursing support, more functional than showy, but functional in the ways that actually matter for recovery and daily care.

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Overview of Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena

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.

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Overview of Heritage Square Health Care Center

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.

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Overview of Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campus

Opened in 2001, Tivoli Terrace at St. Anne’s Salvatorian Campus provides assisted living, rehabilitation, and respite care in Milwaukee, WI. Along with assistance with daily tasks, residents can access rehabilitation services, particularly those seeking recovery after an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. Respite care also welcomes temporary stays to help their primary caregivers recover.

With 43 beds, the community is currently at 39.5% occupancy. Furthermore, the dental clinic and massage therapy bring additional health-related services into the same program setting. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 13 minutes of nursing care per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. This also suggests that Medicare and Medicaid are public coverage programs, while private pay means paying directly for care. Additionally, a Walk Score of 98 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, indicating that daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still complete them on foot. St. Anne’s Home For The Elderly operates the community.

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Overview of The Bay at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center

The Bay at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center stands as one of the premier health and rehabilitation centers in Madison. It’s a comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with its world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on comprehensive therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery. The Bay creates an atmosphere where residents thrive and is enriched with quality skilled nursing care offered.  

The Bay offers a range of skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, long-term care, and memory care services. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon. 

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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Nursing Homes in Wisconsin at a glance

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
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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 195 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.