Worth Considering
3
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 of 6 nursing homes in Green Bay (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Wisconsin statewide average is 29%.
3 recommended · 1 caution · 2 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
560
across 6 facilities
High Risk Facilities
2
1 Grade F
$110,228 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/6
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 3?
The nursing home market in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is adequate but presents some concerns, with two facilities in the avoid tier due to a total of $110,228 in fines. Families should consider the three recommended facilities, including the top-rated Woodside Lutheran Home, for safer options.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME (90) — Woodside Lutheran Home stands out with its exceptional 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community care, providing a nurturing environment for its 130 residents without any fines, which speaks volumes about its commitment to quality service.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 BROWN CTY COMM TREATMENT CTR-BAYSHORE VILLAGE (88) — Bayshore Village boasts a commendable 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, indicating solid performance in resident care. As a government-run facility, it focuses on meeting community needs, ensuring that its 63 residents receive quality support without any fines, making it a reliable choice.
- 3 GRANCARE NURSING CENTER (80) — Grancare Nursing Center offers a respectable 4★ CMS rating and maintains a Trust Score of 80/100. Though for-profit, it provides quality care with no fines, making it a viable option for those seeking a supportive environment for its 64 residents, despite the lower rating compared to other facilities.
The other 3 Green Bay facilities didn't qualify — 2 carry Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $110K.
Recommended
Woodside Lutheran Home stands out with its exceptional 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community care, providing a nurturing environment for its 130 residents without any fines, which speaks volumes about its commitment to quality service.
Bayshore Village boasts a commendable 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, indicating solid performance in resident care. As a government-run facility, it focuses on meeting community needs, ensuring that its 63 residents receive quality support without any fines, making it a reliable choice.
Grancare Nursing Center offers a respectable 4★ CMS rating and maintains a Trust Score of 80/100. Though for-profit, it provides quality care with no fines, making it a viable option for those seeking a supportive environment for its 64 residents, despite the lower rating compared to other facilities.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Green Bay Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 3?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $110,228
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Green Bay Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Green Bay's city average is 3.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 6 Green Bay facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Green Bay avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Green Bay facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Green Bay, WI are recommended?
3 of 6 nursing homes in Green Bay (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Green Bay "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Green Bay?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.