Wisconsin: CMS Rating Breakdown
Wisconsin has 323 CMS-certified nursing homes with an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, according to current official CMS figures. By ownership structure, the state's facilities comprise 195 for-profit homes, 89 nonprofit facilities, and 39 government-operated homes.
The Five-Star rating system has documented limitations and functions as a relative measure rather than an absolute standard. A state-level average represents a broad indicator of the landscape and should not be interpreted as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality or performance. Families, residents, and healthcare decision-makers evaluating specific nursing homes should consult each facility's individual Care Compare profile on the CMS website for detailed, facility-specific data. These per-facility pages provide current performance metrics, inspection histories, staffing levels, and other metrics relevant to real-world care decisions. Information obtained from general state averages should not be relied upon as medical, financial, or legal guidance when selecting a particular nursing home.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 195 |
| Non Profit | 89 |
| Government | 39 |