RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin (2026)

The top 25 of 321 CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3231.6 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$103K+$33K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeMedford, WI

Aspirus Care & Rehab-Medford

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

135 S Gibson StMedford, WI 54451

(715) 748-8100

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeVerona, WI

Badger Prairie Hcc

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
120 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1100 E Verona AveVerona, WI 53593

(608) 845-6601

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeLadysmith, WI

Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 2

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1001 E 11th St NLadysmith, WI 54848

(715) 532-5546

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeJanesville, WI

Cedar Crest Health Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
71 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1702 S River RdJanesville, WI 53546

(608) 756-0344

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Lisbon, WI

Crest View Nursing Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

612 View StNew Lisbon, WI 53950

(608) 562-3667

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeJuneau, WI

Clearview Brain Injury Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

198 County DfJuneau, WI 53039

(920) 386-3400

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeWyocena, WI

Columbia Health Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
75 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

323 W. Monroe St.Wyocena, WI 53969

(608) 429-2181

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeEau Claire, WI

Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

3656 Mall DriveEau Claire, WI 54701

(715) 552-1035

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeMauston, WI

Fair View Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1050 Division StMauston, WI 53948

(608) 847-1290

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeFond Du Lac, WI

Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
85 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

459 E 1st StreetFond Du Lac, WI 54935

(920) 929-3500

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeGalesville, WI

Marinuka Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

19475 Silver Creek RdGalesville, WI 54630

(608) 582-2211

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeMarkesan, WI

Markesan Resident Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1130 N MargaretMarkesan, WI 53946

(920) 398-2751

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeDousman, WI

Masonic Center For Health & Rehab Inc.

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

410 N Main StDousman, WI 53118

(262) 965-7245

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeMenomonie, WI

Neighbors - West Neighborhood (The)

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
46 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

651 Howison CircleMenomonie, WI 54751

(715) 232-2661

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeMarshfield, WI

Norwood Health Ctr-Central

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
32 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1600 N Chestnut AveMarshfield, WI 54449

(715) 384-2188

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeOnalaska, WI

Onalaska Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
80 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1600 Main StOnalaska, WI 54650

(608) 783-4681

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeWeston, WI

Pride Tlc Therapy And Living Campus

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
25 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

7805 Birch StWeston, WI 54476

(715) 298-3833

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeOshkosh, WI

Park View Health Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
168 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

725 Butler AveOshkosh, WI 54901

(920) 237-6300

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeReedsburg, WI

Ridgeview Terrace Long Term Care

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
25 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

2350 N Dewey AveReedsburg, WI 53959

(608) 524-6577

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeAppleton, WI

Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
88 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

325 E Florida AveAppleton, WI 54911

(920) 731-7310

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeDe Pere, WI

Rennes Health And Rehab Center-De Pere

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
137 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

200 S Ninth StDe Pere, WI 54115

(920) 336-5680

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeStoughton, WI

Skaalen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
70 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

400 N Morris StStoughton, WI 53589

(608) 873-5651

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeKaukauna, WI

St Paul Elder Services, Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
105 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

316 East 14th StreetKaukauna, WI 54130

(920) 766-6020

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeWhitehall, WI

Trempealeau Cty Hcc Imd

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
34 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

W20410 State Rd 121Whitehall, WI 54773

(715) 538-4312

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreen Bay, WI

Woodside Lutheran Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
118 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above Wisconsin avg of 3.0

1040 Pilgrim WayGreen Bay, WI 54304

(920) 499-1481

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Wisconsin

#15of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 15 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+20.0%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.4 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover46.9%

    A little higher than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Wisconsin →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 323 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 321 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Wisconsin?

Nursing homes in Wisconsin average 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Wisconsin is penalized?

Among Wisconsin nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $103K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does Wisconsin compare with the national average?

Wisconsin averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $103K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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