Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Overview of Cedar Crest Health Center

Owned by David Tanck, Cedar Crest Health Center is a nursing home in Janesville, Wisconsin. The 71-bed facility is along River Road on the city’s south side. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. The facility’s occupancy is 78%. Residents stay an average of 71 days, a mix that includes people recovering after hospitalization and those needing continued nursing support.

Rehabilitation services are available alongside daily nursing care. On average, residents receive 5 hours and 45 minutes of direct nursing support each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides make up that staffing structure. Their presence is spread throughout daily operations, so assistance is available during both daytime and overnight hours. For residents recovering from surgery, a stroke, or a fall, this level of support provides a foundation for rehabilitation and regaining function.

Keeping residents active is a major focus within the community. There’s a full schedule of activities and programs. Independent living apartments are also offered. Residents who enjoy time outdoors can use the gardens and walking trails. The library, wellness center, and fitness classes residents with different mobility levels. Social and recreational opportunities extend to the party rooms, game room, and activity room. A salon is available as well for those who want to maintain their preferred grooming and appearance routines.

Dining focuses on choice and community. Multiple dining options are available each day, something that can be especially helpful for residents with different preferences or dietary needs. The campus is located in a quieter part of Janesville. Most visitors will find driving the most convenient way to reach the facility. However, the location is close to the city’s core in case families want to visit.

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 Park View Home

Park View Home is a nursing home on Lockwood Street, Woodville, Wisconsin. The 50-bed facility has an occupancy rate of 87%. Residents stay an average of 177 days, including those in short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The facility’s daily staffing support is substantial. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day. This is broken down into 46 minutes of registered nurse (RN) care, 46 minutes of nurse aide support, and 27 minutes of licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) time to provide consistent hands-on attention around the clock. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, which gives families several ways to cover care costs.

Park View Home has a Children’s Learning Center and caring staff. Woodville’s location has a score of 29 for walkability. Some errands and services are within walking distance, but most trips require driving. The surrounding area offers a quieter, more rural character for visiting family members.

Overview of Park Manor

Park Manor is a 92-bed skilled nursing facility in Park Falls, Wisconsin, owned and operated by Park Manor Employee Stock Ownership Plan, an employee-owned, for-profit organization administered by Krista Boley. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, with a payer mix at admission weighted toward private pay (55%) and Medicare (44%), pointing to a balanced short- and long-term care population.

CMS rates the facility at 4 stars overall, roughly 33% above the Wisconsin average. The Health Inspection sub-rating drives that result, 44% above the state benchmark. Quality Measures trail slightly below the Wisconsin average, which the full profile addresses in detail.

Occupancy is 85.2%, above the Wisconsin SNF average of 70%; the facility carries consistent demand for a rural Price County location. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, 9% below the Wisconsin average. However, RN staffing stands out, averaging 1 hour and 12 minutes per resident per day, 24% above the state average, with weekend RN coverage averaging 1 hour and 0 minutes, 50% above the Wisconsin average. That RN distribution suggests stronger clinical oversight on nights and weekends than the total-hours figure alone implies.

The facility has a full rehabilitation team including physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapy support, along with a mental health service worker present on most days. Amenities include daily activity programming — games, crafts, music, group outings, and fitness — three meals daily with alternate menu choices, an on-site nurse aide training program, and an active resident council. Religious services are available on-site.

Park Manor fits residents seeking skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation in a rural northern Wisconsin setting, particularly those with Medicare or private-pay coverage and a preference for a smaller community with strong RN-level clinical presence.

Overview of Clement Manor

Clement Manor. is a faith-based, voluntary nonprofit senior living community operated by Clement Manor. and affiliated with a church organization in Greenfield, Wisconsin, offering an extensive continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, Clare Suites Memory Care, Enhanced Assisted Living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care. The community has been licensed since April 2018 with 47 beds. With a high occupancy rate of 94%, the community has limited but available openings. It is also a frequent choice for both post-acute recovery and long-term residency, with 51% of admissions utilizing Medicare-funded short-term rehab and 46% consisting of private-pay residents.

In terms of clinical quality, the community significantly exceeds state benchmarks. It holds a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, surpassing the Wisconsin average of 3.6, while its quality measures score is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Residents also receive an average of 4 hours and 36 minutes of nursing care per day, 9% higher than the state average of 4 hours and 14 minutes. Additionally, across four visits, no deficiencies were found, and the community has maintained zero critical or serious health citations, performing 100% better than the state average in these categories.

The amenities in the community are designed to support an enrichment-focused mission, allowing residents to have access to an on-site chapel with pastoral care, a warm water therapy pool, a fitness center, and a salon and spa. The lifestyle is also enriched by restaurant-style dining, outdoor gardens, walking paths, an art gallery, and a country store. Unique programming includes a Lifelong Learning Center, the Lives Enriched Through Art initiative, and dedicated concierge services.

Clement Manor. is an ideal match for older adults who value a faith-informed, service-rich environment and require a setting that can adapt to varying needs, encompassing wellness-focused independent living, memory support, or short-term post-operative rehabilitation.

Nestled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Kenosha Brookside Care Center is a cornerstone of compassionate care within its community. As a county-administered establishment, it boasts Medicare and Medicaid certification, ensuring comprehensive support for its residents. Offering both long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services, this esteemed facility, with its 154-bed capacity, provides a spacious and nurturing environment.

Kenosha Brookside Care Center distinguishes itself by its unwavering dedication to excellence in care. While not affiliated with a continuing care retirement community, it actively engages with Medicare and Medicaid programs, underscoring its commitment to accessible and high-quality services. Within the walls of Kenosha Brookside Care Center, residents find not just a place to reside, but a supportive community devoted to their well-being and recovery journey.

Overview of Schmitt Woodland Hills

Schmitt Woodland Hills is a 50-bed, nonprofit skilled nursing community in Richland Center, Wisconsin, offering a full continuum of care — independent living apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and short-term respite care. The facility is operated by Addison Platt on behalf of Schmitt Woodland Hills Inc. and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS rates the community at 5 stars overall, with sub-ratings above the Wisconsin average across all three categories. The performance is most pronounced in staffing: total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, 27% above Wisconsin’s average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, with nurse aide hours 31% higher than the state norm. The facility ranks 19th out of 172 Wisconsin SNFs in adjusted nursing hours — which is meaningful for residents requiring consistent hands-on assistance. Health inspection and quality measure sub-ratings also exceed state benchmarks, accounting for the across-the-board rating position.

The facility maintains 24-hour staffing, and its continuum — from independent apartments through skilled nursing — allows residents to age in place as care needs change. The facility’s occupancy rate is 72%, near the Wisconsin average of 70%, indicating moderate current availability.

Schmitt Woodland Hills is best suited for older adults seeking a faith-based, full-continuum setting in Richland County, from independent residents looking to plan ahead to those requiring skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation care.

Overview of Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids

Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids is a skilled nursing home with short-term rehabilitation services on Strawberry Lane in Wisconsin Rapids. Operated by Tiffany Wagner and owned by Arthur Schmitz, it takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families flexibility in how to afford post-acute care and ongoing skilled nursing services. The 80-bed community currently operates at 62 percent occupancy, averaging a stay length of 45 days. This relatively brief average stay reflects the home’s solid focus on short-term rehabilitation, making it a practical setting for those healing from surgery, hospitalization, or a medical event who need attentive skilled care during their recovery.

Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 28 minutes per resident, providing consistent hands-on care. This includes registered nursing time (1 hour 1 minute daily), nursing aide support (2 hours 1 minute daily), and licensed practical nurse coverage (27 minutes daily). That staffing level ensures residents can access direct clinical support throughout their stay. The home sits in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 77, so it’s easy for visiting families to get around on foot in the surrounding area.

For those considering Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids for a family member’s recovery, visiting in person can clarify the types of rehabilitation programs and therapies, plus how daily routines are structured.

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.