Nursing Homes in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
Prairie Du Chien has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 50 beds. The city average CMS rating is 1.0 stars, which is below Wisconsin's state average of 3.0 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-2.00 vs state
Total Beds
50
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
1
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
54 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
1
exceed staffing threshold
100% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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Trend
0
improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in Prairie Du Chien
Prairie Maison
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About Nursing Home Care in Prairie Du Chien
The verdict: Families researching nursing home care in Prairie du Chien, WI, should be cautious. Unfortunately, the options are limited and concerning, as the city has only one nursing home facility. The standout is PRAIRIE MAISON, but it carries significant red flags that should make families think twice. Overall, this market for nursing home care is not promising, and families are better off exploring options in neighboring cities.
Who to consider: Unfortunately, there are no recommended facilities in Prairie du Chien. Families should look beyond the city limits to find better care. Consider facilities in nearby towns such as La Crosse or Richland Center that may have higher ratings and fewer issues. For example, La Crosse offers several nursing homes with better amenities and staff ratings, although specific names should be verified for their current status and reviews before making a decision.
Who to avoid: Families should skip PRAIRIE MAISON altogether. This facility has racked up $233K in fines and has been graded a Grade F, indicating serious problems with care and compliance. It’s a facility that should raise immediate concerns for anyone considering nursing home options. When visiting any facility, always ask for details about staff turnover rates and request to see recent inspection reports to ensure the care is up to standard.
Prairie Du Chien at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 community-run facility (non-profit)
- • 1 facility has more nurses than required
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • City average is below state average—research carefully
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: Prairie Du Chien is stable
Questions Prairie Du Chien Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; Prairie Du Chien avg is 0.90 hrs (54 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
0 of 1 Prairie Du Chien facilities have zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin's Crawford County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 50 beds. Families should research carefully—quality varies significantly from one facility to the next.
Prairie Du Chien vs. Wisconsin: A Concerning Gap
Prairie Du Chien nursing homes fall below the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 1.00 stars trails Wisconsin's statewide average of 3.00 stars by nearly 2.0 stars—a significant gap that families should take seriously. The below-average performance is somewhat surprising for a major urban area, where competition and workforce availability typically drive higher quality.
Federal inspection data reveals 1 facility classified as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, complaints, or CMS enforcement actions. Only 0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better, meaning families should be prepared to look beyond the closest option to find quality care.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In Prairie Du Chien, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: Meeting Standards in Prairie Du Chien
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
Prairie Du Chien facilities average 0.90 RN hours per resident day, which meets the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical Prairie Du Chien resident receives approximately 54 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
1 Prairie Du Chien facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: Mix of For-Profit and Non-Profit
Prairie Du Chien has 1 non-profit nursing homes and 0 for-profit facilities. 0 of 1 facilities are chain-owned, with the remainder independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average, though ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
Prairie Du Chien's below-average ratings mean families may benefit from expanding their search to nearby cities. The following Wisconsin cities offer multiple nursing home options:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin?
Prairie Du Chien has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 50 beds. The city average CMS rating is 1.0 stars, which is below Wisconsin's state average of 3.0 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in Prairie Du Chien?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in Prairie Du Chien include:
- • Prairie Maison — Grade F, 3/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which Prairie Du Chien nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in Prairie Du Chien as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on Prairie Du Chien Nursing Homes
Prairie Du Chien has below-average nursing home ratings. Research carefully and consider nearby cities. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.