Wisconsin · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Wisconsin
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Wisconsin?
CMS Care Compare lists 122 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Wisconsin, out of 323 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Milwaukee (5), Menomonie (4) and Appleton (3). 76 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 122
- All homes in Wisconsin
- 323
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 122
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 765 stars overall
- 984+ stars for inspections
- 1074+ stars for staffing
- 102No fines or payment denials
- 57Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 46Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Wisconsin. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Wisconsin: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Wisconsin, nonprofit nursing homes in Wisconsin, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Wisconsin?
122 of the 323 CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Wisconsin Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, American Lutheran Home-Menomonie in Menomonie (5 stars), American Lutheran Home-Mondovi in Mondovi (5 stars) and Aspirus Care & Rehab-Medford in Medford (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Wisconsin?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Wisconsin's Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care, Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.