The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Finding the Right Nursing Home in Wisconsin: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in Wisconsin, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in Wisconsin" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in Wisconsin that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

• Health and safety inspections
• Staffing ratios
• Resident care and outcomes
• Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in Wisconsin By City

Every city in Wisconsin has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Milwaukee

• Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab LLC (586.75)
  • Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. (2026-03-20)
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (2026-01-28)
• Amethyst Health of Brown Deer (535.5)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2026-05-01)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-05-01)
• St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus (341.75)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-03-02)
  • Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (2026-02-02)
• Jewish Home and Care Center (303.25)
  • Use approved construction type or materials. (2027-01-01)
  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (2026-05-07)
• Avina of Milwaukee (298.25)
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. (2026-05-27)
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (2026-05-02)
• Wheaton Franciscan Hc - Terrace at St Francis (234.75)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2026-03-04)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-02-04)
• Luther Manor (206)
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. (2026-02-28)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2026-02-16)
• Autumn Lake Healthcare at Greenfield (164.25)
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (2026-01-15)
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (2026-01-15)
• Sunrise Health Services (114.25)
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (2026-03-19)
  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. (2025-09-15)
• Edenbrook Lakeside (94.5)
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (2026-05-04)
  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (2026-05-04)

Worst Nursing Homes in Madison

• Oak Park Nursing and Rehab Center (403.25)
  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (2026-02-27)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-02-27)
• Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center (164.75)
  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (2026-05-05)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-05-05)
• The Waters of Clifty Falls (122)
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (2026-04-21)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2026-04-21)
• Oakwood Village East Health and Rehab Center (117.25)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2025-11-10)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2025-11-10)
• Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing and Rehab Ctr (109)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2025-12-04)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2025-04-11)
• Maplecrest Rehab and Living Center (106)
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (2025-10-03)
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (2025-10-03)
• Madison Health Care (90.75)
  • Use approved construction type or materials. (2025-04-30)
  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. (2025-04-30)
• Autumn Lake Healthcare at Madison (89)
  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (2025-10-21)
  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (2025-10-21)
• Bethel Lutheran Home (84)
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (2025-09-09)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2025-08-16)
• Capitol Lakes Health Center (80.25)
  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. (2026-03-31)
  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. (2026-03-31)

Worst Nursing Homes in Appleton

• Appleton Area Health (21)
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (2026-05-02)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-03-13)

Worst Nursing Homes in Green Bay

Worst Nursing Homes in Racine

• Ascension Living - Lakeshore at Siena (358)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-04-27)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2026-04-27)
• Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehab LLC (167.5)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2026-04-23)
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (2026-04-23)
• Complete Care at Ridgewood LLC (42)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-05-06)
  • Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. (2026-05-06)

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

• Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin
• Analysis of Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in Wisconsin:

• Schedule visits to potential facilities
• Speak with staff and residents
• Review recent inspection reports
• Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

• The Role of Family in Nursing Home Care
• Navigating Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
• How to Handle a Nursing Home Discharge
• Understanding Nursing Home Ratings and What They Mean
• Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Visit