Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Overview of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center

Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different campus may not be necessary. Rehabilitation services and the Short Term Stay program support residents who need care and therapy for a limited period. Short term rehabilitation is also available for residents with temporary recovery needs.

Shady Lane Nursing Care Center has 50 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. The community opened in 1951, and Todd Meerdink serves as administrator. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident; Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, while a Walk Score of 75 means most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

Overview of Eastcastle Place

Providing dedicated support within the community of Milwaukee, WI for over 140 years, Eastcastle Place is a well-established senior living community that provides trusted care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community provides a maintenance-free lifestyle with their wide array of convenient services, including housekeeping, linen, concierge, and transportation services. 24-hour security, on-site medical services, and a full dental office, help residents keep their peace of mind, knowing they are in a secure community with access to any support they might need.

Committed to offering a dynamic retirement community, Eastcastle Place offers an array of first-class services and amenities. Residents enjoy access to personal trainers, creative arts studio, restaurant-style dining, an aquatic, spa & fitness center, libraries, and in-house bank and general store. With most of the chores handled, residents have more time to engage in activities like day and overnight trips, fitness classes, theater and symphony outings, and other on-site activities and events for a vibrant living experience.

Overview of Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation

Owned by Chippewa Manor Corporation, Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, serving people who need skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. The 50-bed facility has around-the-clock staffing to accommodate residents’ needs. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover short-term recovery and ongoing care.

The facility’s current occupancy rate is 71%, which is typical for a skilled nursing home its size. Residents stay an average of 65 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those with longer-term care stays. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 34 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provide approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes of that care, nursing aides contribute roughly 3 hours and 5 minutes, and other licensed nursing staff handle the remainder.

The location has a Walkability Score of 79 out of 100. Visiting family members will find the surrounding Chippewa Falls neighborhood easy to navigate on foot. Many local errands can be handled without a car.

Overview of Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed skilled nursing home in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, in Oneida County. It offers a full range of care, including skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and respite stays, alongside post-acute rehabilitation. The facility is operated by Friendly Village Nursing And Rehab, LLC, and administered by Billie Packard. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehab and longer-term stays.

The community runs at about 74 percent occupancy, and residents stay for an average of 78 days, a mix that reflects both post-acute recovery and longer-term nursing care. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident each day, with registered nurses contributing about 53 minutes of that daily total, so residents have consistent access to both hands-on aide support and RN-level oversight.

Rehabilitation is a core part of the offering here, with dedicated rehabilitation services and short-term rehab programs supported by private rehab suites and around-the-clock nursing staff. Day-to-day life is rounded out by on-site registered dietitians, chef-inspired meals, and customizable menus, along with physician services available on-site. Residents can spend time in the outdoor courtyard or patio, take part in arts and crafts, and enjoy pet visitation, while practical amenities like banking services, transportation, and a beauty salon and spa help simplify daily life.

The facility sits in a moderately walkable part of Rhinelander, with a Walk Score of 68, meaning some errands can be handled on foot alongside a mix of nearby amenities. Between its rehab focus, round-the-clock staffing, and broad payment acceptance, Friendly Village is set up to support both residents recovering from a hospital stay and those needing ongoing skilled nursing care.

Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East

Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East is a nursing home in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, with 50 beds. It is located near the Peshtigo River, a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 40. Tdr Inc owns the home, which accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Families can choose from any of these options to arrange care for both short-term recovery and longer-term nursing needs.

Residents typically stay here for approximately 413 days, reflecting a balance of post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing care. Nurses provide an average of 3 hours and 30 minutes of care per resident each day, supported by 24-hour staffing and a full therapy team. The home focuses on rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and respite options. It also offers a specialized Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) program for residents with movement disorders.

Residents are served daily with home-cooked meals, with menu choices tailored to their preferences and dietary needs. Residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms and have access to designated therapy wings. The facility also has beautician and barber services, religious services, and transportation for appointments and activities.

The facility’s fireside lounges and a private family area are ideal gathering spaces, and there are outdoor walking paths and gazebos for seniors who want to spend time outdoors in fresh air.

There are daily recreational programs, with activities and outings built into the weekly schedule. Outpatient therapy is available on-site, so residents won’t have to go outside for appointments, simplifying care logistics for families.

Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East’s therapeutic focus, accessible amenities, and home-style dining make it an ideal option for families in northeastern Wisconsin seeking skilled care in a smaller community setting.

Overview of Christian Community Home

Christian Community Home is a 50-bed nursing home at 1320 Wisconsin Street in Hudson, Wisconsin. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families numerous ways to cover short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care. The home operates at about 60 percent occupancy, with occupants staying 120 days on average.

The community centers its care on transitional rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. It’s then a pragmatic choice for people healing from surgery or a hospital stay. Daily nursing support is significant, with total nursing care averaging nearly 4 hours 50 minutes per resident day, broken down between registered nurses, nurse aides, and other nursing staff. That level of hands-on care mirrors a focus on structured rehabilitation and recovery. The facility sits in a really walkable part of Hudson, with a Walk Score of 70, meaning most errands can be done on foot. This can be convenient for visiting family members wanting to explore the neighborhood on foot while spending time at the home.

For families contemplating Christian Community Home, visiting in person is worthwhile to see the rooms, the rehabilitation spaces, and the daily routines.

Owned by Donald Zunker, Grancare Nursing Center is a nursing home in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It’s located in a car-dependent neighborhood where most daily errands require a vehicle. However, public transit is available for longer trips. The 64-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families flexibility in how they cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The home has an occupancy rate of 77%. Residents stay an average of about 133 days, including a mix of post-acute patients and those who remain for ongoing skilled nursing. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident. Solid hands-on support is provided by registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs. The facility is particularly strong in rehabilitation services. Short-term rehab, respite care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available for residents recovering from surgery or hospitalization.

Grancare has a doctor on staff, so there’s less need for outside medical appointments. Also, there’s 24-hour nursing coverage. Beyond clinical care, residents’ quality of life is supported through social and recreational activities, religious services, laundry and housekeeping, and dietary services. There’s also a restorative nursing program for residents regaining function and independence. The facility also has an end-of-life program, which is an important part of care planning for some families.

Overview of Plum City Care Center

Fifty beds put Plum City Care Center at the small end, close enough that staff and residents learn each other’s names. The building is a nursing home and skilled nursing setting in Plum City, Wisconsin.

A visiting home nurse arrives, does the work, and leaves again; that’s not how coverage works here. Here, licensed nursing care stays on site every hour. The services list carries rehabilitation care as well. A broken hip leaves weight-bearing limits that no household can reasonably enforce, and that is the person this community is best suited for.

Meals come from a chef and a dietitian directed menus so a cook and a dietary professional both have a say in what goes on the menu. A patio and a library sit among the community’s listed amenities, and those are important for anyone who likes spending time outside or reading a good book.

The home bills Medicare, Medicaid, and private payers. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay and then stops, rather than paying for long-term residence. Daily nursing clocks in at 3 hours and 31 minutes for every resident. Carla Hutter is the facility’s administrator.

Overview of American Lutheran Home-Mondovi

Owned by Amy Duhr, American Lutheran Home-Mondovi is a nursing home on Memorial Drive in Mondovi, Wisconsin. The 35-bed home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families multiple ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The community has an occupancy rate of 54%, so there’s availability for prospective residents. Most stay an average of 99 days, which includes post-acute rehabilitation residents and those remaining for ongoing skilled nursing care. The facility’s core offering is rehabilitation services. The home is a great choice for patients recovering from illness, injury, or hospital discharge.

On the nursing side, nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident each day. Nursing staff is distributed across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical or vocational nurses. This staffing structure provides daily hands-on assistance for residents across the care continuum.

Mondovi’s location has a Walk Score of 59. Some errands can be done on foot, while most outings will require driving. The moderate walkability is best suited for families who value easy local access and the convenience of visiting in a small town.

Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton

Outpatient Therapy at Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton serves people who never move in at all. They drive in, do the session, and drive home. Short-term Rehab covers the other version, where the hospital’s timeline and the family’s readiness are two different clocks.

The building in Appleton, WI, also carries nursing home and skilled nursing care, so there’s licensed nursing on-site at all hours. Congestion that worsens when lying down does not wait until morning, so this kind of coverage can really help some people. Assisted living sits a step below that, handling bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own space and schedule. Independent living is a step below that again: private living with community services and nobody coming in just to help you get dressed.

A family starting their loved one in independent living and later needing nursing does not need to search for a second facility. Nursing time comes up to 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day, across 88 beds.

Kendra Vandenheuvel is the administrator, and Tdr Inc runs the operation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted here. The question is usually not whether a stay is covered but for how long it will be, because Medicare stops after the post-hospital weeks and that’s when Medicaid comes in to cover the long stays.