Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.
Owned and operated by the County of Columbia, Columbia Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home at 323 West Monroe Street in Wyocena, Wisconsin. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing options for both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care. The 85-bed home has a current occupancy rate of 66%. Residents stay an average of 217 days, which includes a mixed population of post-acute residents and those with more extended nursing needs.
Besides the core nursing program, the facility offers rehabilitation services and respite care. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day. Nurse aides provide 3 hours and 6 minutes of direct hands-on support, and registered nurses spend 1 hour and 16 minutes per resident daily.
The facility’s specialized programs include a Memory Care Neighborhood and a Comfort Care Room. There’s also person-directed care and volunteer-led activities to shape each resident’s daily routine.
The community is located in a rural setting, with a Walk Score of 9. Most errands and visits will require a car. The location is best suited for families who value a quiet, smaller-town environment, with less traffic and noise compared with a busier area. The facility’s county ownership and established nursing program provide a stable foundation for care for potential residents and their families.
Columbia Health Care Center is legally operated by Amy Yamriska.
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Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 3 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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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
1,166 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 0 | 72 | 17,698 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,371 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,349 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,467 | 64 | 70% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,158 | 77 | 84% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 518 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 442 | 57 | 62% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 407 | 63 | 68% | 6.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 118 | 16 | 17% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 11 | 12% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 67 | 32 | 35% | 2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 60 | 36 | 39% | 1.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 11% | 1.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2% | 1.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Columbia Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wyocena's city center to Columbia Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
| Milwaukee Catholic Home | NH AL IL MC SNF | Milwaukee (Northpoint) | $1,140 - $5,570 | 107 | A+ | 83 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Parkview Health Center | NH | Oshkosh | - | 168 | - | 9 | - |
| Badger Prairie Health Care Center | NH SNF | Verona (East Verona Avenue) | - | 120 | - | 31 | - |
| Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Fond Du Lac | - | 85 | - | 57 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Columbia Health Care Center | NH | Wyocena | - | 85 | - | 9 | - |
Columbia Health Care Center is legally operated by Amy Yamriska.
Columbia Health Care Center has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Columbia Health Care Center's occupancy is 73%.
No, Columbia Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
Columbia Health Care Center is a government-operated nursing facility in WI.
Amy Yamriska is the administrator of Columbia Health Care Center.
Columbia Health Care Center has 85 beds.
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