Page 20 of Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 197 nursing homes in WI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WI
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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.
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.
Fort Atkinson Health Care Center-
NH
AL
Fort Atkinson
87
Facility 87
WI AVG 80
Rank #77 / 192
34.5%
Facility 34.5%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #158 / 161
-52%
4.11
Facility 4.11
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #86 / 164
F----49%-4%
$136.4k
Facility $136.4k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #148 / 168
118
Facility 118
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #167 / 168
9.1
Facility 9.1
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #166 / 168
1030-
29
Facility 29
WI AVG 48
Rank #140 / 186
Bedrock Hcs At Atkinson LLC
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #78 / 161
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #117 / 161
39.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #140 / 161
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other WI nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 197 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Rennes Group

Rennes Group operates a 122-bed senior housing and skilled nursing facility on South Ninth Street in De Pere, Wisconsin. The property accommodates a wide range of care needs, keeping separate wings for independent seniors, assisted living apartments, dedicated memory care, and traditional skilled nursing. The local neighborhood has a walk score of 40, meaning it is mostly a car-dependent residential area, and local relatives or out-of-town visitors will need a vehicle to handle common errands.

The facility focuses heavily on post-acute recovery through on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs conducted in a specialized therapy gym. Beyond typical rehabilitation routines, the floor staff provides advanced medical services including specialized wound care management, IV medication therapy, and coordinated hospice options. The daily life program includes structured recreational activities, and the operators work with regional universities and colleges to implement modern clinical internship routines.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services monitors long-term care facilities through regular unannounced field inspections to verify that staffing patterns and environmental conditions follow state safety laws.

Prospective individuals can contact the main registration office to ask about bed vacancies or to check long-term entry requirements. The administration team can outline how they coordinate billing with Medicare and Medicaid channels, explain private insurance rules, and help you schedule a time to view the therapy spaces and resident lounges.

Contact Rennes Group

Overview of Northern Lights Services

Providing seniors in the Washburn, Wisconsin area with the support they need to lead their golden years in the utmost comfort and care, Northern Lights Services offers a warm and welcoming assisted living and skilled nursing home. A kind and courteous staff of trained professionals light up each day with ‘round the clock expert care that pays attention to the individual needs of each resident and offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy on top of assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and medical management.

Elderly individuals that need an extra hand in their day to day routines, or require more specialized care in their retirement, can settle into spacious yet cozy living arrangements, savor delicious and nutritious meals plus snacks, access to raised gardens, grilling areas, as well as events on and off campus for socialization and recreation.

Contact Northern Lights Services, Inc.

Overview of Edenbrook Green Bay

Edenbrook Green Bay offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care in Green Bay, WI. Located in the Schmitt Park neighborhood, the community provides ongoing nursing support, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation support recovery after illness or injury. Respite care gives a resident a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, so Edenbrook Green Bay may be a good fit for someone needing skilled care, rehabilitation, comfort-focused support, or temporary care.

The dining program accommodates dietary needs, allowing meals to account for a resident’s specific requirements. Residents also have access to transportation and a salon or spa, and Eden Senior Care owns the community.

Contact Edenbrook Green Bay

Overview of Bayshore Village (brown County Nursing Home)

Bayshore Village operates a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The building is physically divided into six distinct household units to move away from a traditional institutional environment and establish a smaller residential layout. The local neighborhood carries a walk score of 7, which means the surrounding location is entirely car-dependent and families visiting from out of town will need a vehicle to run daily errands outside the property grounds.

The food service program features custom meals plated and served directly inside each household area rather than utilizing a central cafeteria line, with a certified dietitian and food service supervisor managing the kitchen operations. The staff organizes care routines through an independent Life Enrichment Department and a separate Wellness Program to keep social engagement separate from medical treatments. Residents receive personal care assistance, clinical tracking, and physical rehabilitation services modified for their individual health requirements.

Prospective residents can call the administrative department to check on current bed openings or to discuss the clinical intake criteria. The front desk team can explain how they break down their monthly care costs, go over public and private payment options, and help you schedule an in-person visit to see the layout of the individual households.

Contact Bayshore Village (Brown County Nursing Home)

Overview of Heritage Lakeside

Located on the shores of Rice Lake, Heritage Lakeside is a skilled nursing home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. The 50-bed facility offers direct lakeside access and views of the water. The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 74, so visitors and mobile residents can go to many nearby destinations while walking. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

Short-term rehabilitation and respite care are the home’s specialties. Residents have access to on-site respiratory therapy services and dedicated nutritional and dietary support. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident. Registered nurses and nurse aides provide support throughout the day. The staffing structure is due to the facility’s focus on rehabilitation, as it supports residents recovering from acute medical events who require structured therapy.

The therapy gym and treatment areas support residents with rehabilitation goals. Beyond clinical spaces, there are comfortable living and dining areas, along with lounges designed for family visits. Residents can use outdoor patios and walking paths for activity and relaxation if the weather is good. Daily activities and recreation programs are offered. Opportunities for spiritual and social engagement are available as well, so residents can maintain their routine and stay connected.

Support services include 24-hour staffing, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation coordination. These services can reduce some of the logistical demands for families. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 39%. That lower census offers a quieter atmosphere and more individualized attention. Residents stay an average of 130 days, which aligns with post-acute rehabilitation and short-term recovery needs.

Contact Heritage Lakeside

Overview of Bedrock Hcs at Abbotsford

With 78 beds, Bedrock HCS at Abbotsford is a nursing home in Abbotsford, WI, with skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. The community can accommodate older adults living with Alzheimer’s and those who require ongoing clinical oversight in a secured and supervised setting. Moreover, care is available around the clock with 24-hour staffing.

Hospice care also supports those living with life-limiting conditions, while respite services accommodate those whose primary caregiver needs recovery. Wound care and subacute care are also available for residents who need treatment for wounds and other medical needs.

Rehabilitation services and subacute care can support someone recovering from an illness or hospital stay without arranging therapy at a separate location. Furthermore, the home is administered by Sherry Goodman and has 78 beds, with occupancy at 62%.

The area has a Walk Score of 50 and is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. This also suggests that a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently.

Contact Bedrock Hcs at Abbotsford LLC

Overview of Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls

Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. With 32 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while hospice care supports residents with end of life care needs. Respite care provides a short term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, and bariatric care supports residents with bariatric needs. Personalized meals and snacks are provided through the dining service. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still manage some errands independently. Brf Nursing And Rehab operates the community.

Contact Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls

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
01

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 197 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.