5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center runs two care types in Verona, WI. Those are nursing home care and skilled nursing. What separates skilled nursing from the rest is who is legally allowed to deliver it.
The license here carries 120 beds, and rehabilitation services include short-term rehab. That is the temporary setting for somebody coming off a hospital stay who still needs skilled care and therapy.
Dementia programming includes sensory stimulation, aromatherapy, and reminiscing. Exercise programs, social events, and community outings give the week structure, and recreation services are listed beside them. A salon is on the amenity list.
Payment comes through Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds. Medicare may reach the short-term skilled course after a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid comes into play where personal savings fall short of a long-term stay. Seven hours of nursing go to each resident in a day.
William Brotzman is named as the administrator, and the Dane Co Board runs the operation. Somebody living with dementia who needs skilled nursing alongside sensory, reminiscence, or aromatherapy activities is the resident this place was arranged for.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 164 nursing homes we track in Wisconsin for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
7h 0mStandout metric: Certified nursing assistant is +97% above Wisconsin average
2 of 6 metrics below Wisconsin average
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. All 35 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
35 staff · 8.1-hour shifts
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. All 4 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
4 staff · 8.1-hour shifts
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. All 120 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
120 staff · 7.8-hour shifts
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
196
180 employees · 16 contractors · 99 on an average day
196 total staff / 115 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.70 : 1
↓ 30% · WI 2.42This facility: 1.70 staff per resident, 30% below the Wisconsin average of 2.42 (among Wisconsin facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
196 staff ÷ 115 residents
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Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.8 h
↑ 7% · WI 7.3 hThis facility: 7.8 h, 7% above the Wisconsin average of 7.3 h (among Wisconsin facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
70,610 staff hours this quarter
See full Wisconsin ranking →98.2% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Wisconsin average: 88.1% · Contractors this quarter: Other Physician (3), Physical Therapy Assistant (3), Qualified Social Worker (3), Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff (2), Speech Language Pathologist (1), Medical Director (1), Respiratory Therapy Technician (1), Physical Therapy Aide (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
120
Rank #23 / 197Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 197 nursing homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #139 / 191Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 139th out of 191 nursing homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #18 / 163Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 18th out of 163 nursing homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 163. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Based on 110 residents and 120 beds. Source: state inspection report (May 2023)
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 71.5%
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is legally operated by Dane Co Board, and administered by William Brotzman.
9 points above the Wisconsin average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)
Category breakdown
20 severity-weighted points (9 deficiencies) · 4× lower than the typical CMS-certified WI facility (median: 78)
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
36 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified WI facility (median: 27)
100% corrected
9 of 9 citations corrected Latest inspection: Sep 10, 2025 · 1 citation (Abuse/Neglect, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation, 4 of 9 citations · 4 categories in total
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Wisconsin average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
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Average
↓ 1% · WI 3.0This facility: 3.0, 1% below the WI average of 3.0 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
9.1
Score · lower is better
↓ 3% · WI 9.4This facility: 9.1, 3% below the WI average of 9.4 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
18.6
Score · lower is better
↓ 6% · WI 19.8This facility: 18.6, 6% below the WI average of 19.8 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 7 better, 5 worse, 1 near WI average
4 short-stay measures: 2 better, 1 worse, 1 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.0%
↑ 11% · WI 16.1This facility: 18.0, 11% above the WI average of 16.1 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.6%
↓ 21% · WI 18.4This facility: 14.6, 21% below the WI average of 18.4 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.3%
↓ 6% · WI 24.6This facility: 23.3, 6% below the WI average of 24.6 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.4%
↑ 102% · WI 2.7This facility: 5.4, 102% above the WI average of 2.7 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
↓ 46% · WI 3.3This facility: 1.8, 46% below the WI average of 3.3 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.9%
↑ 19% · WI 5.0This facility: 5.9, 19% above the WI average of 5.0 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
↑ 6% · WI 5.1This facility: 5.4, 6% above the WI average of 5.1 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.9%
↓ 50% · WI 5.7This facility: 2.9, 50% below the WI average of 5.7 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
53.4%
↑ 237% · WI 15.8This facility: 53.4, 237% above the WI average of 15.8 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.0%
↑ 2% · WI 95.7This facility: 98.0, 2% above the WI average of 95.7 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 5% · WI 95.0This facility: 100.0, 5% above the WI average of 95.0 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.13
↓ 30% · WI 1.61This facility: 1.13, 30% below the WI average of 1.61 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.76
↓ 65% · WI 2.19This facility: 0.76, 65% below the WI average of 2.19 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 4 measures
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
↓ 100% · US 0.8This facility: 0.0, 100% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
63.0%
↓ 27% · WI 86.5This facility: 63.0, 27% below the WI average of 86.5 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
8.9%
↓ 61% · WI 22.7This facility: 8.9, 61% below the WI average of 22.7 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.2%
↓ 72% · WI 15.0This facility: 4.2, 72% below the WI average of 15.0 (among WI facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
1% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
60% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents
115Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Badger Prairie Health Care Center from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #1 / 161Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 161 nursing homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #6 / 161Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 6th out of 161 nursing homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Verona's city center to Badger Prairie Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Estimated monthly cost range for the facility.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Badger Prairie Health Care Center | NH SNF | Verona | - | 120
Facility
120
WI AVG
78
Rank
#23 / 197 | - |
31
Facility
31
WI AVG
48
Rank
#139 / 191 | - |
| Four Winds Manor | NH AL MC SNF | Verona | - | 44
Facility
44
WI AVG
78
Rank
#161 / 197 | - |
49
Facility
49
WI AVG
48
Rank
#95 / 191 | - |
| Sun Prairie Senior Living | NH ADC AL SNF | Sun Prairie | - | 42
Facility
42
WI AVG
78
Rank
#166 / 197 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
WI AVG
48
Rank
#31 / 191 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Bay at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Madison (Rolling Meadows) | - | 83
Facility
83
WI AVG
78
Rank
#84 / 197 | C+ |
50
Facility
50
WI AVG
48
Rank
#89 / 191 | - |
| Edgerton Care Center | NH HOS RC SNF | Edgerton | - | 61
Facility
61
WI AVG
78
Rank
#109 / 197 | D- |
31
Facility
31
WI AVG
48
Rank
#139 / 191 | - |
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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is located in Verona, Wisconsin.
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Badger Prairie Health Care Center is legally operated by Dane Co Board, and administered by William Brotzman.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center's occupancy is 91.7%.
No, Badger Prairie Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
The team at Badger Prairie Health Care Center can be reached at jacobson@danecounty.gov.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is a government-operated nursing facility in WI.
William Brotzman is the administrator of Badger Prairie Health Care Center.
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