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Our editorial team analyzed 195 nursing homes in WI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WI
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 TableAL (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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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 195 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Edenbrook of Green Bay provides nursing home, respite care, and skilled nursing in Green Bay, WI. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing residential care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away, making the community a possible fit for families seeking temporary support. The home has 90 beds, giving families the facility’s available residential capacity without indicating a specific room arrangement, and rehabilitation services support recovery within the same care setting so a resident receiving post acute care can access rehabilitation without arranging care at a separate community.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for covered or privately funded care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.
Megan Dennison serves as the administrator, and Parkview Nursing And Rehab operates Edenbrook of Green Bay.
Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Milwaukee, WI. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medications. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 110 beds, with 73% currently occupied. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Residents can use a fitness center, landscaped gardens, a wellness program, cultural offerings, arts, clubs, and sports, supporting exercise, outdoor time, and organized interests within the community. Rehabilitation services are also available, giving residents access to therapy through the community’s services. Saint Johns Communities operates Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower, and its walk score of 87 means most errands are possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.
Oak Ridge Care Center offers nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. With several care levels available, Oak Ridge Care Center may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
The center has 74 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated across each resident’s care. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Steven Kuranz serves as the administrator.
The area has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100, making it somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Within the community, residents have access to a salon and spa, religious services, rehabilitation services, and a patio area for grooming, worship, therapy, and outdoor space.
Benedictine Manor of La Crosse is a nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing community in La Crosse, WI. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own apartment. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.
The community has 80 beds, with 76% occupancy, meaning about three quarters of those beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 3h 54m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The Faith & Life Center provides a space for worship, while the on-site beauty salon and barbershop handle hair and grooming within the community.
Pets are allowed, so residents with pets can keep them with them. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. Leslie Ellefsen serves as the administrator, and Catholic Residential Services operates the community.
Hales Corners Care and Rehab Center in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, delivers nursing home support, skilled nursing, memory care, respite stays, palliative services, and hospice care. The secured memory unit provides dedicated supervision to prevent wandering, while respite stays give regular family caregivers temporary relief. Comprehensive clinical and short-term rehabilitation programs address orthopedic, post-surgical, cardiac, neurological, stroke, pulmonary, bariatric, and psychiatric care needs to aid post-acute recovery.
Administrator Sara Jacobs oversees operations within this 62-bed facility, where daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident. Nearby surroundings feature a walk score of 67, making a few daily errands accessible on foot for residents and visitors. Accepted payment paths encompass Medicare for short-term rehabilitation, Medicaid for extended residential care, and direct private pay.
Prospective families can reach out to Hales Corners Care and Rehab Center to discuss specialized treatment programs, verify admission criteria, or schedule a tour.
North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, and hospice care in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home care brings support to a person’s residence, and hospice care addresses comfort focused needs at the end of life. The community has 120 beds. Its Brain Injury Rehabilitation program may make North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield a good fit for someone whose care plan includes rehabilitation following a brain injury, with rehabilitation services available as part of its health services.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 23m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and resources. A Walk Score of 86 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Danielle Rummells serves as the administrator, and Nsh Marshfield operates the community.
Thirty-one beds is a small number for a home carrying five care types. Meadowbrook at Bloomer holds a nursing home license in Bloomer, Wisconsin, with assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, and respite on it too. A resident whose needs grow does not have to find a new place that can help them.
Assisted living covers the specific tasks that have become hard: doing up buttons, reaching when taking a shower, and remembering when to take which medication for what. Nursing coverage runs 24/7, unlike a visiting nurse who comes, does the work, and then leaves. Rehabilitation is on the list too, along with bariatric care, respiratory care, cardiac rehab, and dietitian help.
Hospice care turns a family’s job from arranging treatment into being in the room. Respite works the other way, since the appeal of it is that it ends on a date chosen before it begins. At 31 beds, this small building is not one where a resident’s name is on a long shift sheet.
The neighborhood scores a 65 for walkability. For a visiting family, that is the difference between an afternoon ending at the front door and one that includes a pleasant walk and a coffee nearby.
Kaiya Shrader is the administrator, and Bloomer Nursing and Rehab operates the home. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted; private funds cover whatever part of a stay neither of the first two will.
Pine View Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing services in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing support on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.
The center has 95 beds. Its range of care may suit someone living with dementia who also needs ongoing nursing support. Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to therapy as part of their care at the center.
Chef and dietician directed menus include alternate menu items, so residents can choose an available alternative when the main menu does not suit them. Several outdoor patio areas provide designated places to spend time outside, while private rooms give residents a single private living space.
Medicare covers brief skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Kandis Fieber serves as administrator, and Jackson Pine View Healthcare operates the center. A Walk Score of 52 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.
Aria at Villa Pines is a nursing home administered by Sherri Brumm in Friendship, WI, that offers skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care. The community provides continuous clinical support with a doctor on-site, as well as 24-hour staffing. Specialized care is also available for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, while rehabilitation services provide recovery support to improve functionality.
Joint replacement, orthopedic care, IV therapy, and pain management are among the clinical services available. Respite care also offers short stays for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The home has 50 beds, with 64% occupancy. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 4h 29m per resident per day, representing the combined daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Families can also use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.
St Francis Health Services provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Saint Francis, WI. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing medical support. With 34 beds, the community is small enough for residents and staff to get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay means the cost is funded directly by the resident or family. Total nurse staffing is 3h 24m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Ann Lopez serves as the administrator, and Nsh South Shore operates the community.
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.
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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.
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.
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