Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is a 120-bed nursing home in Sauk City, Wisconsin, providing rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, and respite services to residents in Sauk County. The facility is privately owned and operated by Ron Benish. The facility holds a 5-star CMS overall rating, with scores across all four sub-categories above Wisconsin averages — Health Inspection running 44% above the state benchmark and staffing 38% above the state benchmark. Total adjusted nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, roughly 7% above the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes, reflecting consistent daily care capacity across staff types. The facility’s occupancy rate is 61%, below the Wisconsin average of 70%, which suggests current availability. Maplewood has been operating for 11 years. Specific programs include Hospice, Palliative Care, Alzheimer’s Care, and Memory-Focused Activities. Maplewood of Sauk Prairie fits residents seeking memory care or long-term skilled nursing in a mid-sized facility with demonstrated staffing depth and a documented Alzheimer’s and palliative care program.
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is legally operated by Carol Wilkes.
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Nov 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.
8 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 15 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.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 78 | 0 | 78 | 17,272 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,492 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 3,726 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,179 | 74 | 80% | 6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 958 | 83 | 90% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 943 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 644 | 68 | 74% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 484 | 62 | 67% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 481 | 62 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 445 | 66 | 72% | 5.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 57 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 375 | 46 | 50% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 373 | 52 | 57% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 331 | 45 | 49% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 328 | 69 | 75% | 3.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 265 | 54 | 59% | 4.6 |
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.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
3% 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 Maplewood of Sauk Prairie from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
58.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sauk City's city center to Maplewood of Sauk Prairie'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.
| Maplewood of Sauk Prairie | NH MC PC RC | Sauk City | - | 120
Facility
120
WI AVG
61
Rank
#33 / 496 | A+ |
67
Facility
67
WI AVG
42
Rank
#113 / 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 |
| Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee | NH | Milwaukee (Northridge) | - | 108
Facility
108
WI AVG
61
Rank
#54 / 496 | A+ |
24
Facility
24
WI AVG
42
Rank
#422 / 580 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation | NH HC MC PC | Fond Du Lac | - | 85
Facility
85
WI AVG
61
Rank
#108 / 496 | - |
57
Facility
57
WI AVG
42
Rank
#176 / 580 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is located in SAUK CITY, Wisconsin.
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The legal owner and operator of Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is Nursing Homes Inc.
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie's occupancy is 61%.
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is registered as a for-profit in WI.
Carol Wilkes is the administrator of Maplewood of Sauk Prairie.
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie has 120 beds.
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