323 nursing homes in Wisconsin
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 323
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 24,756
- for profit
- 61%
How Wisconsin nursing homes rate
CMS rates 321 of Wisconsin's 323 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 80 |
| 4 of 5 | 56 |
| 3 of 5 | 55 |
| 2 of 5 | 66 |
| 1 of 5 | 64 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Wisconsin
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Weston | Weston | 5 of 5 | 130 |
| St Paul Elder Services, Inc | Kaukauna | 5 of 5 | 105 |
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton | Appleton | 5 of 5 | 88 |
| Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation | Fond Du Lac | 5 of 5 | 85 |
| Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire | Eau Claire | 5 of 5 | 50 |
| Ellsworth Health Services | Ellsworth | 5 of 5 | 50 |
| Markesan Resident Home | Markesan | 5 of 5 | 50 |
| American Lutheran Home-Menomonie | Menomonie | 5 of 5 | 37 |
| Norwood Health Ctr-Central | Marshfield | 5 of 5 | 32 |
| Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 2 | Ladysmith | 5 of 5 | 30 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee 17 homes
- Madison 7 homes
- Fond Du Lac 6 homes
- Green Bay 6 homes
- Kenosha 6 homes
- Sheboygan 6 homes
- Appleton 5 homes
- Janesville 5 homes
- Manitowoc 5 homes
- Oshkosh 5 homes
- Brookfield 4 homes
- La Crosse 4 homes
- Menomonie 4 homes
- Waukesha 4 homes
- Wausau 4 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 197 | 61% |
| Non-profit | 85 | 26% |
| Government | 41 | 13% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Wisconsin's homes were cited for 3,036 deficiencies, an average of 9.4 each. 23 had none. 137 homes were fined $15,593,802 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
22 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 2 are special focus facilities and 10 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Wisconsin
How many nursing homes are in Wisconsin?
323 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Wisconsin?
We don't pick one. Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Weston in Weston tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Wisconsin?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $10,646 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.