Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (71% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Owned by Shady Lane Inc, Shady Lane Nursing Care Center is a nursing home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Rehabilitation and short-term recovery are major areas of focus. For people recovering from surgery or a hospital stay and needing skilled nursing care, the 50-bed facility may be a great option. Residents stay an average of about 65 days, which includes post-acute rehabilitation patients and residents who continue to need nursing support beyond the recovery period.
The community has 78% occupancy, with 39 of its 50 beds filled. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to arrange coverage for either short-term rehabilitation or longer-term care. The facility is led by Shady Lane Inc. Staffing is maintained around the clock to support resident care across all shifts.
A key part of the facility is its nursing support. Residents receive an average of 5 hours and 1 minute of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 1 hour and 15 minutes of care. Nurse aides contribute 3 hours and 5 minutes. LPN/LVN staff provide another 50 minutes daily. Together, those staffing levels support personal care, medication assistance, medical oversight, and everyday needs.
Inspection findings over recent years have varied. Some survey cycles had no deficiencies. Others identified concerns involving fall prevention, medication monitoring, infection control practices, and staff communication procedures. A complaint investigation found that a resident’s family member was not notified promptly about worsening health concerns. Families touring the facility may want to ask how these areas are handled in their operations.
Manitowoc has a Walk Score of 75, so the surrounding area is quite walkable for most errands. Visiting family members may find the neighborhood easy to navigate. The facility’s location near downtown and other local services is accessible for residents and visitors.
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center is legally operated by Todd Meerdink.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
| 5 | 12 | This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (5 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 58% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 1.7 | 4 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (1.7 vs. WI avg 4).↓ 58% better |
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Apr 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.
3 of 4 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 4 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
6,191 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 59 | 106 | 10,227 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 14 | 28 | 3,437 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 28 | 32 | 2,738 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,961 | 85 | 92% | 6.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,019 | 92 | 100% | 6.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 566 | 65 | 71% | 8.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 553 | 66 | 72% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 495 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 302 | 63 | 68% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 243 | 71 | 77% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 3 | 3% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 7% | 2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 1.8 |
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.
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
71% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% 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 Shady Lane Nursing Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (71% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Manitowoc's city center to Shady Lane Nursing 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.
| Shady Lane Nursing Care Center | NH AL MC RC SNF | Manitowoc | - | 50
Facility
50
WI AVG
61
Rank
#235 / 496 | A+ |
75
Facility
75
WI AVG
42
Rank
#72 / 580 | - |
| North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Manitowoc | - | 94
Facility
94
WI AVG
61
Rank
#85 / 496 | - |
32
Facility
32
WI AVG
42
Rank
#366 / 580 | - |
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center is located in MANITOWOC, Wisconsin.
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Shady Lane Nursing Care Center is legally operated by Todd Meerdink.
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center's occupancy is 78%.
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center is registered as a non-profit in WI.
Todd Meerdink is the administrator of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center has 50 beds.
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