How many nursing homes are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 323 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 27.2 deficiencies per facility, with 1 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in Wisconsin?

This page ranks all 323 skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin — 2026 Rankings

Wisconsin has 323 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 27.2 deficiencies per facility, with 1 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Ridgeview Terrace Long Term Care — Reedsburg (0 deficiencies)
Clearview Brain Injury Center — Juneau (1 deficiencies)
Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake — Rice Lake (2 deficiencies)
Masonic Center For Health & Rehab Inc — Dousman (2 deficiencies)
Woodside Lutheran Home — Green Bay (2 deficiencies)
Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 2 — Ladysmith (3 deficiencies)
Care And Rehab - Boscobel — Boscobel (3 deficiencies)
Columbia Health Care Center — Wyocena (3 deficiencies)
Court Manor Health Services — Ashland (3 deficiencies)
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire — Eau Claire (3 deficiencies)
Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation — Fond Du Lac (3 deficiencies)
Norwood Health Ctr-Central — Marshfield (3 deficiencies)
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community — Oneida (4 deficiencies)
Clement Manor Health Care Center — Greenfield (4 deficiencies)
Cornell Health Services — Cornell (4 deficiencies)
Crest View Nursing Home — New Lisbon (4 deficiencies)
Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center — Chippewa Falls (4 deficiencies)
Hammond Health Services — Hammond (4 deficiencies)
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-West — Peshtigo (4 deficiencies)
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center — Manitowoc (4 deficiencies)
American Lutheran Home-Menomonie — Menomonie (5 deficiencies)
Cedar Crest Health Center — Janesville (5 deficiencies)
Dove Healthcare - Osseo — Osseo (5 deficiencies)
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines — Altoona (5 deficiencies)
Lakeview Health Center — West Salem (5 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in Wisconsin

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 2,511 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 1,252 citations
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — 1,071 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 1,046 citations
Infection Control Deficiencies — 888 citations

Nursing Homes by City in Wisconsin

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families