Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 months.
Willow Ridge Healthcare is an 83-bed skilled nursing facility in Amery, Wisconsin, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and long-term care to residents who are predominantly covered by Medicaid. The privately owned community is operated by Willow Ridge Healthcare Facilities LLC, under the administration of Mason May, and has served Polk County for 25 years. CMS rates the facility 3 stars overall. The sub-ratings tell a more favorable story: Quality Measures score 21.6% above the Wisconsin average, driven by outcomes that consistently beat the state — zero falls with major injury among long-stay residents, a hospitalization rate of 0.96 per 1,000 resident days (roughly 40% below the Wisconsin mean), and a functional decline composite score 34% better than state peers. One notable outlier is antipsychotic medication use, which is more than twice the Wisconsin average at 32.7%, a figure relevant for families placing residents with behavioral or cognitive needs. Willow Ridge also holds an American Healthcare Association Bronze National Quality Award. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, essentially at the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes. The staffing profile is LPN-heavy: LPN staffing is 71% above the state average, while RN staffing is 31% below — a staffing model that provides consistent hands-on care but with less direct RN clinical oversight than the state norm. The facility’s occupancy rate is 45%, well below Wisconsin’s average of 70%, reflecting current bed availability. It offers private rooms, an outdoor patio, chef- and dietician-directed dining with alternate menu options, a library, and recreational lounge areas. Willow Ridge Healthcare suits residents seeking long-term skilled nursing care in a smaller rural Wisconsin community, particularly those whose coverage and care needs align with Medicaid-funded extended stays.
Willow Ridge Healthcare is legally operated by Mason May.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.
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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
1,972 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 18 | 3 | 21 | 5,706 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,484 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,116 | 91 | 99% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 648 | 79 | 86% | 5.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 558 | 61 | 66% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 349 | 57 | 62% | 6.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 276 | 35 | 38% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 217 | 55 | 60% | 3.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 139 | 37 | 40% | 3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 124 | 41 | 45% | 2.9 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 118 | 16 | 17% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 8 | 9% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 6 | 7% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 12 | 13% | 3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 11% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3% | 4.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 10% | 1.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 4% | 2.6 |
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.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
25% 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 Willow Ridge Healthcare from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (50% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Amery's city center to Willow Ridge Healthcare'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.
| Willow Ridge Healthcare | NH | Amery (Town Of Black Brook) | - | 83 | A+ | 55 | - |
| Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center | NH AL IL MC | Madison (North Star) | - | 100 | A+ | 5 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sun Prairie Senior Living | NH ADC AL | Sun Prairie | - | 42 | A+ | 74 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee | NH | Milwaukee (Northridge) | - | 108 | A+ | 24 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation | NH HC MC PC | Fond Du Lac | - | 85 | - | 57 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Willow Ridge Healthcare is in the Town of Black Brook neighborhood of AMERY.
Willow Ridge Healthcare is legally operated by Mason May.
Willow Ridge Healthcare has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Willow Ridge Healthcare's occupancy is 45%.
Willow Ridge Healthcare is registered as a for-profit in WI.
Mason May is the administrator of Willow Ridge Healthcare.
Willow Ridge Healthcare has 83 beds.
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