ALM's inspection grade is 70 / 100, a C- — 12 points below the Wisconsin average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
4/5
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.
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ALM's inspection grade is 70 / 100, a C- — 12 points below the Wisconsin average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
4/5
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.
Riverside, 123 beds of nursing home care in La Crosse, WI, answers a need for ongoing clinical support. Skilled Care is the designation under which nursing care falls. It is where a resident lands when clinical need stops being occasional.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Patrick Senzig runs the administration here, under Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc.
The figure for nursing is 5h 16m per resident per day. That is an average across the whole census.
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 27th 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.
5h 16mStandout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +39% 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. 24 total: 21 of the facility's own employees and 3 agency contractors.
24 staff · 8.2-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. 19 total: 12 of the facility's own employees and 7 agency contractors.
19 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. 104 total: 83 of the facility's own employees and 21 agency contractors.
104 staff · 7.6-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.
189
143 employees · 46 contractors · 70 on an average day
189 total staff / 91 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.
2.08 : 1
↓ 14% · WI 2.42This facility: 2.08 staff per resident, 14% 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.
189 staff ÷ 91 residents
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Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.6 h
↑ 4% · WI 7.3 hThis facility: 7.6 h, 4% 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.
48,638 staff hours this quarter
See full Wisconsin ranking →77.6% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Wisconsin average: 88.1% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (21), Licensed Practical Nurse (7), Physical Therapy Aide (4), Registered Nurse (3), Respiratory Therapy Technician (3), Speech Language Pathologist (3), Qualified Social Worker (1), Physical Therapy Assistant (1), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Medical Director (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.
123
Rank #17 / 197Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 17th 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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #49 / 163Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 49th 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 100 residents and 123 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jun 2022)
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.
Riverside is administered by Patrick Senzig.
12 points below the Wisconsin average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)
Category breakdown
39 severity-weighted points (13 deficiencies) · 2× lower than the typical CMS-certified WI facility (median: 78)
$21,645 in fines · 1 enforcement action
24 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified WI facility (median: 27)
State avg 28 (54% better than State average)State avg 4.24 (23% better than State average)
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 13 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 (Data as of Aug 2026)
77% lower than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: $95K
51% fewer fines than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.7
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jan 22, 2025 · $22K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 22, 2025Last updated: Aug 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.6
45% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 9.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.7
30% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 19.8
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
28.0%
74% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.1%
20% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 18.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.9%
9% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.7%
73% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.1%
22% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%
43% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.0%
19% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.5%
14% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
32.2%
103% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 15.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.18
27% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.30
86% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.19
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
15% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 86.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
36% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
20% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.5%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
17.1%
14% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 15.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
35.3%
34% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.1%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
42% 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 Jun 2026)
Total residents
91Residents 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 Riverside 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 #27 / 161Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 27th 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 #95 / 161Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 95th 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 typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from La Crosse's city center to Riverside's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Riverside is legally operated by Bethany Lutheran Homes Inc, and administered by Patrick Senzig.
Riverside's occupancy is 81.3%.
No, Riverside has a no-pet policy.
Riverside is registered as a non-profit in WI.
Patrick Senzig is the administrator of Riverside.
Riverside received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
Riverside has 123 beds.
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