Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
1 of 2 nursing homes in Sun Prairie (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Wisconsin statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
92
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, is limited, with only 2 facilities available and 50% recommended. Families should consider Avina of Sun Prairie, the top facility with a B rating and 4 stars, as there are no facilities in the caution or avoid tiers.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 Avina of Sun Prairie (75) — Avina of Sun Prairie stands out with a solid CMS rating of 4 stars and a Trust Score of 75/100. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility demonstrates a commitment to quality care, making it a reliable choice for residents seeking a supportive environment in a for-profit model.
The other 1 Sun Prairie facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Avina of Sun Prairie stands out with a solid CMS rating of 4 stars and a Trust Score of 75/100. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility demonstrates a commitment to quality care, making it a reliable choice for residents seeking a supportive environment in a for-profit model.
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 | Sun Prairie Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sun Prairie 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?"
Sun Prairie's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 2 Sun Prairie facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sun Prairie avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, WI are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Sun Prairie (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sun Prairie "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 Sun Prairie?
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.