Page 6 of Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Overview of Edenbrook of Fond Du Lac

Edenbrook of Fond Du Lac is a 90-bed skilled nursing facility at 265 S National Ave in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. The home offers nursing home, memory care, palliative, respite, and skilled nursing care, giving families a range of options as a resident’s needs change over time. It is operated by Fond Du Lac Nursing and Rehab, LLC, under administrator Miriah Seyler. Edenbrook accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which opens several paths to covering both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term stays.

The community runs at about 58 percent occupancy, so there is generally room for new residents without a long wait. The average length of stay is 59 days, pointing to a strong mix of residents recovering from a hospital stay or surgery alongside those receiving ongoing care. Rehabilitation services anchor the clinical program, supporting residents working toward returning home or regaining function after an illness or injury. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 22 minutes per resident each day, reflecting a steady baseline of hands-on support across the community.

State and federal inspectors have most often pointed to infection control, quality of care, pharmacy practices, and resident rights as the areas needing attention over time. Families touring Edenbrook may want to ask staff how the home currently manages these areas day to day.

Beyond clinical care, residents have a voice in daily life through an active Resident Council, which meets regularly to discuss facility policies and quality of life. The home sits in Fond Du Lac with a walk score of 46, meaning some nearby errands can be handled on foot, though most trips call for a car. For families weighing memory care, respite stays, or longer-term skilled nursing, Edenbrook offers that full range of care options in one setting.

Overview of Care and Rehab – Boscobel

Owned by Lona Ellis, Care and Rehab – Boscobel is a nursing home located on Parker Street in Boscobel, Wisconsin. The community has a Walk Score of 64, which means some errands and activities are accessible on foot. However, other trips require nearby transit or a short drive. The 50-bed home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple options to cover both rehabilitation stays and longer-term care.

The facility primarily focuses on post-acute rehabilitation, offering rehabilitation services, 24-hour nursing staff, and respite care options. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident. Registered nurses and nurse aides also contribute about 54 minutes of direct care per day.

The facility’s staffing level reflects its commitment to hands-on care. Residents stay an average of 113 days, mostly those recovering from illness or injury and those seeking ongoing skilled nursing support.

Seniors get nutritious, familiar, family-style meals, and snacks are available throughout the day. They also have access to secure memory care, as well as daily laundry, housekeeping, and transportation to local medical appointments. This makes it easier for families to coordinate care. Residents enjoy daily recreational activities to stay engaged and connected to the community.

Care and Rehab – Boscobel’s skilled nursing, therapy services, and practical support work well for residents transitioning from a hospital stay or managing long-term health needs close to home.

Overview of Milwaukee Catholic Home

Milwaukee Catholic Home has been on N Prospect Ave in Milwaukee’s Northpoint neighborhood since 1913. Run by a church and administered by Kate Gerou, it’s part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means residents can move between levels of care, nursing home, independent living, assisted living, and memory care, without switching organizations entirely.

The building itself is a two-story, 107-bed facility with one and two-bedroom layouts running 569 to 1,174 square feet. It’s nearly full: 96 of those 107 beds are occupied, putting occupancy at 89 percent. Monthly rates span $1,140 to $5,570 depending on the level of care, and the neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 83, solidly walkable by most standards.

Total nursing care averages 6 hours and 28 minutes per resident, per day, a substantial number in this field. Most residents here are on short-term rehab stays, and Medicare covers the majority of new admissions, though Medicaid and private pay are accepted too. The facility also runs a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site, plus transportation services and fitness and recreation programming.

More than a century of continuous operation, a heavy staffing ratio, and a short-stay rehab focus: that combination points to a facility built less around long-term custodial care and more around getting people through recovery and back home, with real clinical muscle behind it while they’re there.

Owned by Jonathon Hansen, Shell Lake Health Care Center is a nursing home in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. Its location on County Highway B has a Walk Score of 47. It serves residents who need skilled nursing support and therapy services within a smaller community setting. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options for covering both rehabilitation stays and longer-term care.

The 50-bed facility has been operating for six years, with 82% occupancy. Residents stay an average of 107 days, which reflects the home’s focus on post-acute rehabilitation for people recovering from surgery, injury, or hospitalization, along with residents who require ongoing skilled nursing care. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident each day. Hands-on support and daily monitoring are an important part of the care structure.

Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy are available on-site. General rehabilitation services are also offered. Families who need temporary placement can access respite care. The facility provides IV therapy for residents who require intravenous medications or nutrition. Long-term nursing care is available for residents who require care beyond the rehabilitation stage.

Its smaller size means residents can expect a quieter setting. The neighborhood’s modest walkability means some nearby destinations may be accessible. However, traveling is easier by car. The community’s focus on rehabilitation and ongoing nursing support is best suited for residents working toward recovery, stability, or longer-term care needs.

Overview of Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center

Owned by Michael Schanke, Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center is a skilled nursing home in Menasha, Wisconsin. The 106-bed facility serves both residents recovering after a hospital stay and those needing longer-term nursing care. With an occupancy rate of 62%, residents stay an average of 57 days, including post-acute residents recovering from surgery or illness and others who remain for ongoing care needs.

Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the center. Short-term rehabilitation helps families transition loved ones back home as recovery progresses. For residents needing extended support, long-term nursing care is available. The facility has a specialized memory care program for residents living with cognitive changes or dementia.

Daily nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 31 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses make up the nursing team. Together, they provide layered clinical support around the clock.

Menasha has a Walk Score of 82, so the surrounding area is highly walkable. Most everyday errands are within walking distance, and there are many services nearby. The accessibility can benefit residents who enjoy staying active and family members visiting the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families have multiple options when arranging coverage for either short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care.

Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Beloit

Located on Pioneer Drive in Beloit, Wisconsin, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Beloit is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with 120 beds. The home provides long-term nursing care alongside short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and palliative services. Residents with memory-care needs can access a specialized dementia care program.

Residents stay an average of 142 days, including short-term post-acute patients and those receiving ongoing skilled care. The facility’s occupancy rate is 66%, so there’s available capacity across the community.

Providing care around the clock, the facility averages about 2 hours and 10 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. Registered nurse time averages 39 minutes daily. Nursing aides provide about 1 hour and 44 minutes of support, while licensed practical and vocational nurses contribute 22 minutes per day. This level of direct staffing shows genuine care in a skilled facility.

The facility focuses on recovery and specialized care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available. Pain management, comprehensive wound care, and cardio-pulmonary care are offered as well. Residents with orthopedic needs can join in joint replacement rehabilitation. Respiratory therapy, IV therapy, and trach management are also part of the program.

Diabetes management and restorative care are also offered. The home is best suited for high-acuity rehabilitation and ongoing medical complexity.

State inspections focused on pressure ulcer prevention and fall-safety protocols, along with infection control and respiratory care procedures. Families considering the home should ask how these clinical priorities are managed daily and what safeguards are in place.

Beloit’s location has a Walkability Score of 62 out of 100. Visiting families will be able to handle many nearby errands on foot. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, so families have multiple options to cover care.

Overview of Willow Ridge Healthcare

Willow Ridge Healthcare is a nursing home in Amery, WI, providing skilled nursing care. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support people who need therapy as part of their care. Willow Ridge Healthcare may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support or rehabilitation therapy.

The community has 83 beds, with private rooms available for residents who need a single private living space. Residents can spend time outdoors on the patio or read in the library. Chef and dietician directed menus include alternate items at lunch and dinner, giving residents additional choices at those meals.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families can use public coverage options or pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Mason May serves as administrator, and Willow Ridge Healthcare Facilities operates the community.

Owned by Paul Michalsen, Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center in Clinton, Wisconsin, is a skilled nursing home that provides short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care. The home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing several coverage options for families. With 94 beds and a current occupancy of 69%, the facility has a moderate census that receives personalized attention.

Residents stay an average of 70 days due to the home’s focus on post-acute rehabilitation. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 1 minute per resident, with registered nurses providing 36 minutes, nurse aides 1 hour 56 minutes, and LPNs or LVNs contributing 30 minutes of care each day. The staffing structure can support the home’s short-term rehabilitation and respite care programs. It’s a practical choice for patients recovering from hospitalization or surgery who need structured rehabilitation services.

Clinton’s location has a Walkability Score of 48. Some errands can be done on a short walk, but most activities and appointments require driving. The surrounding community is quiet and residential. It’s best suited for families looking for a calmer setting far from busier commercial areas.

Overview of Park Manor

What fills the recreation schedule at Park Manor in Park Falls, Wisconsin are games, crafts, music, movies, group outings, fitness and exercise classes, and pet visits. Religious services are also held for anyone who wants organized observance.

Nursing home care and skilled nursing are what the community’s license covers here, across 92 beds. There is licensed nursing is on hand at any hour. Rehabilitation services are available to residents from within the community, so booking a therapy session never has to mean booking a ride to an outside clinic.

Occupancy stood at 80 percent when it was last measured for this review, which means that, at the time, the home was not full. Someone recovering from a hospital stay who also needs steady nursing care fits this setup.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted. Medicaid can carry a long stay once family savings stop stretching, Medicare covers the short skilled window after a hospital discharge, and private pay is money paid directly. The administrator is Krista Boley.

Operated under owner Jahn Bradley, Augusta Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing home on Bridge Creek Lane in Augusta, Wisconsin. The 50-bed community serves residents recovering after hospitalization or surgery who require skilled nursing services and rehabilitation. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing families with several options when arranging coverage.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 76%. Residents stay in the facility for about 97 days, a resident mix that includes both rehabilitation stays and longer-term care. Rehabilitation services are a primary part of the care model. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses contribute to that daily care. Hands-on assistance is an important part of the setting’s daily operations.

The area has a Walk Score of 44; the facility offers access to some nearby services on foot, but transportation is needed for most errands and appointments. The location can be convenient for family members visiting by car.

Residents receive three prepared meals each day. Religious services are available for those who want to participate. There’s a community room that serves as a gathering space for events and activities. Outdoor courtyards and gardens are also part of the property. Here, residents and visiting family members can spend time together in a quieter setting.

Families should take a tour to learn more about the rehabilitation services, daily routines, and overall care environment available at Augusta Health and Rehabilitation.