Best Nursing Homes in Wisconsin (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

323 total facilities78 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.0 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

1
Anna John Resident Centered Care Community
Oneida, 48 beds
5/5
2
CLEARVIEW BRAIN INJURY CENTER
JUNEAU, 30 beds
5/5
3
PRIDE TLC THERAPY AND LIVING CAMPUS
WESTON, 25 beds
5/5
4
BADGER PRAIRIE HCC
VERONA, 120 beds
5/5
5
MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC HOME
MILWAUKEE, 107 beds
5/5
6
DOVE HEALTHCARE - WEST EAU CLAIRE
EAU CLAIRE, 83 beds
5/5
7
ST JOSEPH RESIDENCE
NEW LONDON, 50 beds
5/5
8
NORWOOD HEALTH CTR-CENTRAL
MARSHFIELD, 32 beds
5/5
9
LAKEVIEW HEALTH CENTER
WEST SALEM, 49 beds
5/5
10
Lasata Care Center
Cedarburg, 106 beds
5/5
11
WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME
GREEN BAY, 130 beds
5/5
12
DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE
RICE LAKE, 50 beds
5/5
13
DOVE HEALTHCARE - SOUTH EAU CLAIRE
EAU CLAIRE, 50 beds
5/5
14
CEDAR CREST HEALTH CENTER
JANESVILLE, 71 beds
5/5
15
UPLAND HILLS NURSING AND REHAB
DODGEVILLE, 44 beds
5/5
16
EASTCASTLE PL BRADFORD TER CONV CTR
MILWAUKEE, 40 beds
5/5
17
MASONIC CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHAB INC
DOUSMAN, 50 beds
5/5
18
RIVERSIDE
LA CROSSE, 123 beds
5/5
19
DOVE HEALTHCARE - OSSEO
OSSEO, 40 beds
5/5
20
SHOREHAVEN HLTH & REHAB CTR
OCONOMOWOC, 88 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Wisconsin

$360/day
Private Room (daily)
$10,938/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$329/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$10,000/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$231/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Wisconsin

322
Total Inspections
8,801
Total Deficiencies
27.3
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
64.3%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Wisconsin?

Based on CMS data, Anna John Resident Centered Care Community in Oneida ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Wisconsin are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Wisconsin?

The average cost of a nursing home in Wisconsin is $360/day for a private room ($10,938/month). Semi-private rooms average $329/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $231/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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