10 Low-Rated Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

A Data-Driven Investigation by PKSD

Every year, Wisconsin receives roughly 10,500 reports of elder abuse, including thousands of cases involving nursing homes and caregivers. That is why PKSD launched a tool to help seniors and their families stay protected from the most dangerous nursing home facilities. Wisconsin currently has more than 300 nursing homes tracked through ProPublica’s database. Of those, more than 130 homes reported serious deficiencies, 285 reported infection-related deficiencies, and regulators imposed more than $13.2 million in penalties statewide. Public records also identified 96 payment suspensions tied to facilities across Wisconsin. The list below ranks the 10 low-rated offenders based on research conducted by Wisconsin agencies and third-party organizations.

#1 Bayshore Nursing and Rehab (Glendale)

Address: 1300 West Silver Spring Dr, Glendale, WI 53209

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 1,480.25
Certified Beds: 112
Occupancy: 79.6%
Fines: $178,395
Complaints on Record: 83

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Provide enough food and fluids to maintain the resident’s health.
• Prevent accident hazards and provide adequate supervision.
• Respond appropriately to alleged violations.
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.
• Protect residents from abuse, punishment, and neglect.

#2 Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab LLC (Milwaukee)

Address: 6735 W Bradley Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 631.75
Certified Beds: 198
Occupancy: 71.5%
Fines: $387,126
Complaints on Record: 115

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Respond appropriately to alleged violations.
• Protect residents from abuse, punishment, and neglect.
• Maintain a safe and homelike environment.
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.
• Fire-safety related deficiencies involving linen and trash chutes.

#3 Ingleside Manor (Mount Horeb)

Address: 407 N Eighth St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 600.00
Certified Beds: 80
Occupancy: 67.0%
Fines: $50,343
Complaints on Record: 36

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Provide treatment according to resident needs and goals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Honor resident dignity and self-determination.
• Received a 1-star health inspection rating despite above-average staffing.

#4 WI Veterans Home-Boland Hall (Union Grove)

Address: 21425 E Spring St, Union Grove, WI 53182

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 548.50
Certified Beds: 158
Occupancy: 45.0%
Fines: $125,470
Complaints on Record: 32

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet resident needs.
• Prevent accident hazards and provide supervision.
• Provide treatment according to resident care plans.
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.
• Protect residents from abuse and neglect.

#5 The Medical Suites at Oak Creek

Address: 2700 Honadel Boulevard, Oak Creek, WI 53154

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 498.75
Certified Beds: 144
Occupancy: 88.4%
Fines: $187,064
Complaints on Record: 73

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Provide pharmaceutical services.
• Provide pressure ulcer care and prevention.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Maintain infection prevention and control procedures.
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.

#6 Amethyst Health of Wausau

Address: 1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 483.25
Certified Beds: 80
Occupancy: 41.8%
Fines: $96,300
Complaints on Record: 30

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Administer the facility effectively and efficiently.
• Respond appropriately to alleged violations.
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.
• Protect residents from wrongful use of property or money.
• Implement policies to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

#7 Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center (Kenosha)

Address: 3415 N Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53140

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 471.25
Certified Beds: 128
Occupancy: 81.8%
Fines: $54,055
Complaints on Record: 49

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Respond appropriately to alleged violations.
• Coordinate needed assessments and referrals.
• Provide pressure ulcer prevention and care.
• Provide dementia treatment and services.
• Maintain pest control programs.

#8 Burlington Health and Rehabilitation Center

Address: 677 E State St, Burlington, WI 53105

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 464.25
Certified Beds: 123
Occupancy: 72.8%
Fines: $414,369
Complaints on Record: 66

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Provide food accommodating allergies and dietary needs.
• Honor resident choice and self-determination.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Protect residents from abuse and neglect.
• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.

#9 Aria of Brookfield

Address: 18740 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 435.50
Certified Beds: 170
Occupancy: 56.8%
Fines: $453,512
Complaints on Record: 95

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Honor resident dignity and self-determination.
• Reasonably accommodate resident needs and preferences.
• Protect residents from misuse of belongings or money.
• Provide pressure ulcer prevention and care.
• Provide enough food and fluids to maintain health.

#10 Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehab (Muscoda)

Address: 1000 N. Wisconsin Ave., Muscoda, WI 53573

CMS Rating: 1 Star
NursingHomeDatabase Score: 430.50
Certified Beds: 58
Occupancy: 70.9%
Fines: $162,596
Complaints on Record: 76

Examples of deficiencies cited in public records:

• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft.
• Prevent accident hazards and provide supervision.
• Ensure residents are free from significant medication errors.
• Develop and implement complete care plans.
• Provide medically related social services.

The initiative draws from publicly available data maintained by federal and state regulators, including CMS inspection records, NursingHomeDatabase.com rankings, and ProPublica’s Nursing Home Inspect project.