Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Onalaska, Wisconsin
1 of 1 nursing homes in Onalaska (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Wisconsin statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
4.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
80
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Onalaska, Wisconsin is adequate, with only one facility available but highly recommended. Families can feel confident choosing Onalaska Care Center, which boasts a B+ rating and 4 stars, with no fines or facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 ONALASKA CARE CENTER (80) — Onalaska Care Center shines with its impressive Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community-oriented care, ensuring residents receive personal attention in a comfortable environment. With a Grade of B+ and no fines, it's a reliable choice for quality nursing care.
Recommended
Onalaska Care Center shines with its impressive Trust Score of 80/100 and a solid CMS rating of 4 stars. As a non-profit facility, it focuses on community-oriented care, ensuring residents receive personal attention in a comfortable environment. With a Grade of B+ and no fines, it's a reliable choice for quality nursing care.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Onalaska Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 4.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Onalaska 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?"
Onalaska's city average is 4.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Onalaska facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Onalaska avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Onalaska 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 Onalaska, WI are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Onalaska (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Onalaska "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 Onalaska?
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.