Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Janesville, Wisconsin
1 of 5 nursing homes in Janesville (20%) meet our strict criteria. The Wisconsin statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 4 avoid · data
City Average
2.8
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
305
across 5 facilities
High Risk Facilities
4
2 Grade F
$123,761 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/5
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Janesville, Wisconsin, is adequate but has room for improvement, with only 20% of facilities recommended. Families should be aware that four out of five facilities have incurred fines totaling $123,761, highlighting the need for careful consideration when choosing care options.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 CEDAR CREST HEALTH CENTER (90) — Cedar Crest Health Center shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit, church-related facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention in a comfortable environment.
The other 4 Janesville facilities didn't qualify — 4 carry Grade D or F ratings and 3 have fines totaling $123K.
Recommended
Cedar Crest Health Center shines with a stellar 5★ CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit, church-related facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive compassionate and personalized attention in a comfortable environment.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Janesville Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.8 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 4?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 3 Have fines totaling $123,761
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
Questions Janesville Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Janesville's city average is 2.8 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
3 of 5 Janesville facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Janesville avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Janesville 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 Janesville, WI are recommended?
1 of 5 nursing homes in Janesville (20%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Janesville "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 Janesville?
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.