Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Wisconsin
Key metrics for nursing homes in Wisconsin including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Wisconsin has a total of 323 active skilled nursing facilities with 25,327 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 5,892,539, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 232.66 persons in Wisconsin.
There were 17,352 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 68.51%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Wisconsin has added 0 new beds and lost 155 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Wisconsin and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
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| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.98 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.56 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.19 | 3.87 |
COVID-19 Infections in Wisconsin Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Wisconsin there were a total of 232 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
Wisconsin lost 2 skilled nursing facilities and 155 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Ccc of West Green Bay | 105 |
| Heartland Country Village | 50 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Wisconsin.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
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Ridgeview Terrace Long Term Care 2350 N DEWEY AVE REEDSBURG, WI |
0.00
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Columbia Health Care Center 323 W MONROE ST WYOCENA, WI |
1.00
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Rennes Health and Rehab Center-West 501 N Lake St Peshtigo, WI |
1.00
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Harbor Haven Health and Rehabilitation 459 E 1st Street Fond du Lac, WI |
2.00
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Crest View Nursing Home 612 VIEW ST NEW LISBON, WI |
4.00
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Marinuka Manor 19475 SILVER CREEK RD GALESVILLE, WI |
4.00
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Golden Years of Lake Geneva 611 HARMONY DRIVE LAKE GENEVA, WI |
4.00
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Clearview Brain Injury Center 198 COUNTY DF JUNEAU, WI |
4.00
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Kewaunee Health Services 1308 Lincoln St Kewaunee, WI |
5.00
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Woodside Lutheran Home 1040 Pilgrim Way Green Bay, WI |
5.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
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Bayshore Nursing and Rehab 1300 WEST SILVER SPRING DR GLENDALE, WI |
1,363.25
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Evansville Manor Nursing and Rehab, LLC 470 GARFIELD AVE EVANSVILLE, WI |
594.50
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Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab LLC 6735 W BRADLEY RD MILWAUKEE, WI |
586.75
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Ingleside Manor 407 N EIGHTH ST MOUNT HOREB, WI |
581.50
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Amethyst Health of Brown Deer 7500 W DEAN RD MILWAUKEE, WI |
535.50
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Wi Veterans Home-Boland Hall 21425 E SPRING ST UNION GROVE, WI |
487.00
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Amethyst Health of Wausau 1010 E WAUSAU AVE WAUSAU, WI |
467.25
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Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center 3415 N SHERIDAN RD KENOSHA, WI |
464.25
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Beaver Dam Health Care Center 410 ROEDL CT BEAVER DAM, WI |
431.25
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The Medical Suites at Oak Creek 2700 HONADEL BOULEVARD OAK CREEK, WI |
410.75
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Wisconsin Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Wisconsin nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.20 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.70 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.80 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 6.60 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 6.80 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.00 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.80 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 54.40 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.56 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.65 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.98 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.63 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.19 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.74 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.66 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.06 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 47.40 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 39.80 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.36 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.66 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.78 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.35 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.90 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 39,833.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 16.75 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.08 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 2.20 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.81 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 5.22 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.06 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.23 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 95.58 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 15.91 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 86.59 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.34 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 19.93 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 16.76 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.98 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 82.21 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.27 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 25.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 23.26 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 15.21 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.66 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.15 | Higher |