Milwaukee Catholic Home
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Milwaukee, WI
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Milwaukee Catholic Home

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Milwaukee, WI
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Milwaukee Catholic Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Milwaukee Catholic Home

Milwaukee Catholic Home has been on N Prospect Ave in Milwaukee’s Northpoint neighborhood since 1913. Run by a church and administered by Kate Gerou, it’s part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means residents can move between levels of care, nursing home, independent living, assisted living, and memory care, without switching organizations entirely.

The building itself is a two-story, 107-bed facility with one and two-bedroom layouts running 569 to 1,174 square feet. It’s nearly full: 96 of those 107 beds are occupied, putting occupancy at 89 percent. Monthly rates span $1,140 to $5,570 depending on the level of care, and the neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 83, solidly walkable by most standards.

Total nursing care averages 6 hours and 28 minutes per resident, per day, a substantial number in this field. Most residents here are on short-term rehab stays, and Medicare covers the majority of new admissions, though Medicaid and private pay are accepted too. The facility also runs a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site, plus transportation services and fitness and recreation programming.

More than a century of continuous operation, a heavy staffing ratio, and a short-stay rehab focus: that combination points to a facility built less around long-term custodial care and more around getting people through recovery and back home, with real clinical muscle behind it while they’re there.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
At WI avg. At WI avg.WI average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 43.0% Above WI avg. ▲ 43.0% Above WI avg.WI average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 72.4% Below WI avg. ▼ 72.4% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 3.6% Below WI avg. ▼ 3.6% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
91
Avg. Length of Stay Info 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.
115 days
Bed community size
107-bed community Rank #55 / 494Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 494 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 cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #36 / 556Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 556 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 cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #128 / 399Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 399 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 399. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%
Occupied beds
91 / 107
Average occupied beds in Wisconsin homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Care
IssuanceFebruary 29, 2012
CountyMilwaukee
CMS Certification Number525635
Waiver CertifiedNo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Milwaukee Catholic Home is legally operated by Milwaukee Catholic Home Inc, and administered by Kate Gerou.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactBETH BAGLEMAN (per state records, record updated Aug 2026)

Contact Information

Fax(414) 278-1252

Additional Policies & Features

Gender ServedBoth

Rate Information (WI)

Monthly Rate Range $1,140 - $5,570

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 3

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
15 Rank #59 / 169Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 169 homes we track in Wisconsin for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Wisconsin State average, with a ranking across all 169 WI facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Wisconsin average 27.3

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #114 / 169Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 169 homes we track in Wisconsin for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Wisconsin mean across 169 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Wisconsin average 4.19


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

0 critical citations Wisconsin average: 0.9

0 serious citations Wisconsin average: 1.2

15 moderate citations Wisconsin average: 24.7

0 minor citations Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 03, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 03, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 03, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 13, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 255
Employees 222
Contractors 33
Staff to resident ratio 2.58 : 1
0% compared with Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average ratio: 2.48 : 1 Wisconsin average ratio: 2.48 : 1See full Wisconsin ranking
Avg staff/day 91
Average shift 7.4 hours
0% compared with Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 7.3 hours Wisconsin average shift: 7.3 hoursSee full Wisconsin ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 61,633

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 20 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 27 total: 24 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 132 total: 106 full-time employees and 26 contractors. 132
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.9%

564 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 26 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Medical Director: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant1062613231,21992100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse243277,47292100%7.5
Registered Nurse200206,49392100%7.5
Nurse Aide in Training160162,9719199%7.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist110112,8586975%6.6
Dietitian120122,5469199%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker4041,4366571%7.7
Administrator3031,3846470%8
Medication Aide/Technician5058136368%7.7
Nurse Practitioner2028116166%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician4047537076%5.5
Other Social Services Staff2027066773%6.8
Physical Therapy Aide3034927683%6
Occupational Therapy Aide1014846166%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant4044756672%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist3034466166%7.1
Qualified Social Worker2021786166%2.9
Medical Director022645257%1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011261011%2.6
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011667%1
132 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
20 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 99%

Penalties and fines

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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.7
7% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.7
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Wisconsin avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.8%
22% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.5%
15% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 31.9%
22% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.1%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.5%
18% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.7%
17% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
62% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
74% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.2%
43% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.7%
9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.5%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.98
23% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.42
11% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Average Wisconsin avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.9%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
80% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.6%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.1%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.8%
8% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.0%
165% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 48.3%
10% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 63.1%
25% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

88% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

7% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 99
Medicare
6
6.1% of residents
Medicaid
37
37.4% of residents
Private pay or other
56
56.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$14.2M
Net patient income Info 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."
-$98.2K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$14.2M Rank #16 / 161Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 161 homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info 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."
-$98.2K
Other income Info 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.
$1.7M
Payroll costs Info 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 #20 / 161Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 161 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 cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.7M 61.2% of net patient revenue Info 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 #61 / 161Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 161 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 cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$5.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.3M

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 569 - 881 / 860 - 1174 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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 (88% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 20 days.

Admissions
290 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 88%
Private pay 7%
Medicaid 5%
Discharges
293 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 62%
Private pay 25%
Medicaid 12%

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Milwaukee's city center to Milwaukee Catholic Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.09 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus)

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Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Estimated monthly cost range for the facility.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Eastcastle Place
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Milwaukee (Murray Hill) $5,134 - $7,789
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 61
Rank #466 / 494
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92
Facility 92
WI AVG 44
Rank #6 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Milwaukee -
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
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84
Facility 84
WI AVG 44
Rank #31 / 556
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Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Milwaukee -
110
Facility 110
WI AVG 61
Rank #46 / 494
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87
Facility 87
WI AVG 44
Rank #13 / 556
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Milwaukee Catholic Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Milwaukee (Northpoint) $1,140 - $5,570
107
Facility 107
WI AVG 61
Rank #55 / 494
A+
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 44
Rank #36 / 556
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise Health Services
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Alverno) -
99
Facility 99
WI AVG 61
Rank #75 / 494
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48
Facility 48
WI AVG 44
Rank #240 / 556
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Milwaukee Catholic Home is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukee Catholic Home

What neighborhood is Milwaukee Catholic Home in?

Milwaukee Catholic Home is in the Northpoint neighborhood of Milwaukee.

Is Milwaukee Catholic Home in a walkable area?

Milwaukee Catholic Home has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Milwaukee Catholic Home?

Milwaukee Catholic Home's occupancy is 85%.

Are pets allowed at Milwaukee Catholic Home?

No, Milwaukee Catholic Home has a no-pet policy.

Does Milwaukee Catholic Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Milwaukee Catholic Home is registered as a non-profit in WI.

Who is the administrator of Milwaukee Catholic Home?

Kate Gerou is the administrator of Milwaukee Catholic Home.

How many beds does Milwaukee Catholic Home have?

Milwaukee Catholic Home has 107 beds.

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