Page 4 of Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

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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.

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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Eastcastle Place
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Milwaukee (Murray Hill)
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 80
Rank #190 / 192
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #65 / 161
+9%
5.26
Facility 5.26
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #28 / 164
? -55%+23%
$99.5k
Facility $99.5k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #141 / 168
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #58 / 168
5.3
Facility 5.3
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #126 / 168
114-
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 48
Rank #3 / 186
Eastcastle Place
$8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #74 / 161
$8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #22 / 161
100.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 100.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #8 / 161
525085
Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
SNF
Germantown (Village Of Germantown)
121
Facility 121
WI AVG 80
Rank #22 / 192
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #151 / 161
-39%
3.46
Facility 3.46
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #126 / 164
A- +26%-19%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
29
Facility 29
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #99 / 168
3.6
Facility 3.6
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #65 / 168
-53-
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 48
Rank #147 / 186
Virginia Highlands Care And Rehab Center LLC
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #69 / 161
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #107 / 161
41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #137 / 161
525653
Nu-Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Laona (Blackwell)
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 80
Rank #114 / 192
74.0%
Facility 74.0%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #81 / 161
+3%
3.36
Facility 3.36
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #136 / 164
A +12%-21%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #63 / 168
3.4
Facility 3.4
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #56 / 168
-37--Nu Roc Health And Rehab Center LLC
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #131 / 161
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #136 / 161
52.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #103 / 161
525623
Schmitt Woodland Hills
NH
AL
IL
PC
SNF
Richland Center
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 80
Rank #114 / 192
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #45 / 161
+15%
5.37
Facility 5.37
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #22 / 164
? -36%+26%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #40 / 168
4.3
Facility 4.3
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #91 / 168
-41-
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 48
Rank #35 / 186
Schmitt Woodland Hills Inc
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #124 / 161
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #69 / 161
90.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 90.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #11 / 161
525671
Maryhill Manor, Inc
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Niagara
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 80
Rank #114 / 192
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #3 / 161
+35%
4.22
Facility 4.22
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #78 / 164
A- 0%-1%
$50.6k
Facility $50.6k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #123 / 168
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #63 / 168
2.4
Facility 2.4
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #24 / 168
148-
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 48
Rank #171 / 186
Maryhill Manor Inc
$6.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #102 / 161
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #81 / 161
67.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #39 / 161
525467
Baldwin Care Center, Inc
NH
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
SNF
Baldwin
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 80
Rank #114 / 192
66.8%
Facility 66.8%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #98 / 161
-7%
4.89
Facility 4.89
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #45 / 164
B+ -40%+14%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #76 / 168
6.3
Facility 6.3
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #142 / 168
-33-
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 48
Rank #77 / 186
Baldwin Care Center Inc
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #115 / 161
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #111 / 161
60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #64 / 161
525502
Bethany St Joseph Care Center
NH
ADC
AL
IL
RESC
SNF
La Crosse
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 80
Rank #52 / 192
71.3%
Facility 71.3%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #88 / 161
0%
4.95
Facility 4.95
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #45 / 164
B+ +17%+16%
$3.1k
Facility $3.1k
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #97 / 168
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #40 / 168
4.3
Facility 4.3
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #91 / 168
171--Bethany-St Joseph Corporation
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #86 / 161
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #40 / 161
85%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 85%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #13 / 161
525265
United Pioneer Home, Inc
NH
AL
SNF
Luck
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 80
Rank #114 / 192
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
WI AVG 71.6%
Rank #29 / 161
+23%
5.40
Facility 5.40
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #22 / 164
B+ -22%+26%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #90 / 168
4.8
Facility 4.8
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #111 / 168
144-
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 48
Rank #90 / 186
United Pioneer Home Inc
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #125 / 161
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #124 / 161
58.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #71 / 161
525680
Columbia Health Care Center
NH
Wyocena
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 80
Rank #82 / 192
--
4.94
Facility 4.94
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #45 / 164
? +20%+15%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #1 / 168
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 168
-63-
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 48
Rank #176 / 186
Columbia County
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #81 / 161
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #41 / 161
79.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 79.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #17 / 161
525372
Dove Healthcare – Osseo
NH
AL
PC
RC
SNF
Osseo
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 80
Rank #165 / 192
--
5.87
Facility 5.87
WI AVG 4.28
Rank #7 / 164
B+ 0%+37%
$0
Facility $0
WI AVG $103.4k
Rank #1 / 168
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 27.3
Rank #24 / 168
4.5
Facility 4.5
WI AVG 4.2
Rank #100 / 168
-34-
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 48
Rank #156 / 186
Osseo Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $8.4M
Rank #135 / 161
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG $5.0M
Rank #125 / 161
62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WI AVG 59.2%
Rank #57 / 161
525709

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Eastcastle Place

2505 E Bradford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
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.

Price range $5,134 - $7,789/Month

Contact Eastcastle Place

Overview of Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Germantown, WI, providing skilled nursing and hospice care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while hospice supports residents receiving end of life care. Nursing home services also include rehabilitation and long term care, and respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 121 beds, with 3 hours and 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident each day. That figure represents the combined daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Semi private suites offer shared accommodations rather than a fully private room. Physical, occupational and speech therapies support rehabilitation on site, so residents do not need to arrange therapy elsewhere, while orthopedic rehabilitation focuses on recovery related to orthopedic conditions.

Cardiac care, dementia care, respiratory care, diagnostic testing, X ray services and audiology care are also available within the nursing center, giving residents access to several medical and therapy services in one setting. An on site beauty salon and barbershop let residents arrange grooming services within the community. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, including eligible Medicare coverage for short term skilled care, Medicaid assistance for qualifying residents and direct payment for care. Michael Spitzer serves as the administrator, and Virginia Highlands Care And Rehab Center operates the community. Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing alongside rehabilitation, hospice or specialized medical services, as well as for a family seeking short term respite care.

Contact Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Nu-Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center

Introducing Nu-Roc Health & Rehabilitation Center – a home of excellence and compassion. Here, dedicated professionals offer not only top-tier services but also genuine care, making it the ideal choice among nursing homes near you. From short-term rehabilitation to long-term care services and skilled nursing, Nu-Roc meets all nursing home requirements while ensuring an unwavering commitment to quality.
Nestled in Laona, Wisconsin, this center goes beyond the basics. It boasts a serene community garden and a dedicated family visitation room, creating a comforting ambiance for residents. For those seeking short-term respite stays, Nu-Roc warmly welcomes them into its fold. The vibrancy of this center is amplified through engaging activities like art and music sessions, fostering a lively environment. Essential amenities like wireless internet, cable television, housekeeping, and laundry services ensure comfort without compromise. At Nu-Roc Health & Rehabilitation Center, the blend of genuine care and exceptional services makes it a reliable choice that not only meets but exceeds expectations.

Contact Nu-Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Schmitt Woodland Hills

Schmitt Woodland Hills offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and palliative care in Richland Center, WI. Independent living and assisted living apartments provide private residences, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom support for residents with serious illness.

The community opened in 1965 and has 50 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Rehabilitation is available through the Rehab & Therapy Care program, so residents can receive therapy as part of their care.

Independent living, assisted living, and nursing care form a continuum that may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to change care levels without leaving the community. As a Christian residential retirement community, Schmitt Woodland Hills may also suit someone seeking that type of setting.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. The area has a Walk Score of 70 and is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Addison Platt serves as the administrator.

Contact Schmitt Woodland Hills

Overview of Maryhill Manor

Maryhill Manor provides nursing home care, hospice support, memory care, and skilled nursing services in Niagara, Wisconsin. Specific offerings include specialized programming for Alzheimer’s and dementia, rehabilitation therapies, end-of-life care, and general clinical nursing assistance.

This 50-bed center has provided care since 1964. Staffing is present 24 hours a day, with daily nurse coverage averaging 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident. Administrator Lynne Crockford leads the facility alongside a physician on staff. Dining features restaurant-style meals alongside breakfast room service options, while program offerings include Resident Directed Care, pastoral services, and religious events.

Prospective residents and their loved ones can reach out to Maryhill Manor to confirm room availability, tour the grounds, or evaluate funding through Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.

Contact Maryhill Manor, Inc

Overview of Baldwin Care Center

Baldwin, Wisconsin, is home to Baldwin Care Center, a community that supports residents across multiple care levels, including nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative, and independent living options. Independent apartments cater to self-sufficient residents, while assisted living plans help individuals manage daily routines such as dressing, bathing, and medication administration inside their own spaces. Secured memory units protect individuals prone to wandering, palliative options ease illness-related stress, and hospice programs provide targeted end-of-life care.

Serving the region since 1972 under administrator Mariah Voeltz, the 50-bed property currently operates at a 67% occupancy rate. Direct care staffing records reflect an average of 4 hours and 54 minutes of daily nursing time provided per resident. Physical rehabilitation programs assist individuals recovering from injury or managing long-term functional needs.

Nearby streets hold a 52 walk score, allowing residents who prefer walking to accomplish select daily errands without a vehicle. Funding choices incorporate Medicare for short-term post-hospital stays, Medicaid for qualified long-term care, and direct private pay.

Prospective families looking for a adaptable community that accommodates evolving care needs over time can connect with Baldwin Care Center to discuss current bed availability, explore funding methods, or arrange a property tour.

Contact Baldwin Care Center, Inc

Overview of Bethany St Joseph Care Center

Bethany St Joseph Care Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, adult day care and residential care in La Crosse, WI. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management.

Independent living offers private living without daily care, and adult day care provides daytime support for someone who lives elsewhere. Having multiple care levels in one community may make Bethany St Joseph Care Center a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The home has 100 beds, giving families a clear measure of the community’s residential capacity without indicating how care is delivered to any individual resident. Bethany St Joseph Care Center opened in 1977 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 57m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of recovery or ongoing care.

Pets are allowed. Kristine Blexrud serves as administrator, and Bethany-St Joseph operates the community.

Contact Bethany St Joseph Care Center

Overview of United Pioneer Home

United Pioneer Home is a nursing home and assisted living community in Luck, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing and independent living. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The home has 50 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting.

United Pioneer Home opened in 1953, and Jay Andress serves as its administrator. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time associated with each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay.

The area has a Walk Score of 49 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

Contact United Pioneer Home, Inc

Overview of Columbia Health Care Center

The care list at Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI, includes nursing home care, memory care, and respite care. Nursing home care is the ongoing residential setting for somebody who needs continuing support. The Memory Care Neighborhood is a designated setting with supervision for a resident living with dementia.

Rehabilitation is named too, for the stay whose whole purpose is recovery. Respite care runs short, for the time a usual caregiver needs off or needs to mend. One setting covering more than one kind of support is the point for a family whose needs are still moving.

Nursing time comes in at 4 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day, worked across 85 beds. Medicare applies while the care is skilled and the hospital stay is recent. Medicaid comes in where savings will not cover a long stay, and private pay is money handed over directly. Amy Yamriska is the administrator, and Columbia County operates the center.

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Overview of Dove Healthcare – Osseo

Dove Healthcare, Osseo provides nursing home, assisted living, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Osseo, Wisconsin. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily needs for residents who can live with less intensive care.

Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

The community opened in 2016 and has 40 beds, a size that may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of recovery, and a doctor is on staff. Total nurse staffing is 5h 52m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Residents can use the salon or spa for personal grooming, while an expansive lounge beside an outdoor courtyard and walking path provides space for gatherings and activities. Community clergy provide worship services. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, and Benjamin Franks serves as the administrator. Osseo Rehabilitation And Nursing Center operates the community.

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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.