Wisconsin · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Wisconsin
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Wisconsin?
CMS Care Compare lists 317 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin, out of 323 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Milwaukee (17), Madison (7) and Fond du Lac (6). 118 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 317
- All homes in Wisconsin
- 323
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 118
- Average overall stars
- 3.0
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 313Also Medicare certified
- 82Nonprofit
- 38Government-owned
- 172No fines or payment denials
- 17Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Wisconsin, nonprofit nursing homes in Wisconsin, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Wisconsin?
317 of the 323 CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Wisconsin's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Wisconsin lists an income limit of $2,982.00 (Institutions Categorically Needy income limit, effective 1/1/2026) and an asset limit of $2,000.00 for a group size of 1 (SSI-Related asset limit) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.