Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is a nursing home in Verona, WI, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies, are also provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences. Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, personalized care plans are also provided.
Light exercises, fun events, and a variety of activities help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. Residents can also relax and focus on their recovery with spacious rooms and cozy communal spaces. Located near Badger Prairie County Park, restaurants, and public transportation in Verona, the community guarantees a convenient lifestyle. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care that aim to help older adults thrive, making it one of the best options for senior living in Wisconsin.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is legally operated by Dane Co Board, and administrated by William Brotzman.
In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WI Average | vs. WI Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 13 | 12 | This facility has 8% more total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (13 vs. WI avg 12).↑ 8% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 4.3 | 4 | This facility has 8% more deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (4.3 vs. WI avg 4).↑ 8% worse |
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Wisconsin average 27.3
Wisconsin average 4.19
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.
Wisconsin average: 0.9
Wisconsin average: 1.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,258 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 120 | 0 | 120 | 45,586 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 35 | 0 | 35 | 13,839 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,716 | 82 | 89% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,984 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,679 | 90 | 98% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,678 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 829 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 419 | 55 | 60% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 412 | 64 | 70% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 383 | 49 | 53% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 55 | 60% | 4.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 239 | 40 | 43% | 5.8 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 2 | 2 | 223 | 46 | 50% | 4 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 98 | 39 | 42% | 2.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 12 | 13% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 77 | 26 | 28% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 11 | 12% | 3.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 14% | 2.3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 8, 2023 · 16 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Badger Prairie Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 - 2 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
8.5 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.
— 1.36 miles to nearest hospital (Maple and Grove Cafe)
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
| Badger Prairie Health Care Center | NH | Verona (East Verona Avenue) | - | 120
Facility
120
WI AVG
61
Rank
#33 / 496 | - |
31
Facility
31
WI AVG
42
Rank
#371 / 580 | - |
| Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center | NH AL IL MC | Madison (North Star) | - | 100
Facility
100
WI AVG
61
Rank
#67 / 496 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
WI AVG
42
Rank
#533 / 580 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sun Prairie Senior Living | NH ADC AL | Sun Prairie | - | 42
Facility
42
WI AVG
61
Rank
#337 / 496 | A+ |
74
Facility
74
WI AVG
42
Rank
#79 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Edgerton Care Center | NH HC RC | Edgerton (Stoughton Road) | - | 61
Facility
61
WI AVG
61
Rank
#184 / 496 | F |
31
Facility
31
WI AVG
42
Rank
#371 / 580 | - |
| The Bay at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC RC | Madison (Rolling Meadows) | - | 83
Facility
83
WI AVG
61
Rank
#113 / 496 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
WI AVG
42
Rank
#225 / 580 | - |
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is located in Verona, Wisconsin.
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Badger Prairie Health Care Center is in the East Verona Avenue neighborhood of Verona.
The legal owner and operator of Badger Prairie Health Care Center is Dane Co Board.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center's occupancy is 92%.
William Brotzman is the administrator of Badger Prairie Health Care Center.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center has 120 beds.
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