Best Nursing Homes in Milwaukee–Waukesha

Facilities:20

Avg Score:66.7

High-Performing:65%

Quick Answer

Milwaukee–Waukesha has 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 66.7/100. Top-rated facility: NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE) (score: 99). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 65% of facilities score 75+ (high-performing).

Market Overview

Milwaukee's skilled nursing landscape shows good to excellent quality with 20 facilities averaging a SunsetWell score of 66.7. 65% of facilities score 75 or higher, indicating strong availability of high-performing options.

The 99-point gap between highest and lowest-rated facilities highlights quality variation in this market. Families should review current state inspection reports, tour multiple facilities, and verify Medicaid/Medicare acceptance before making decisions.

Score Distribution

90-100 (Exceptional)

6 facilities

75-89 (Excellent)

7 facilities

60-74 (Above Average)

2 facilities

40-59 (Mixed)

0 facilities

0-39 (Lower)

5 facilities

🏆 Exceptional Care (90-100)

NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE)

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

99(99%)

Exceptional

COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE CENTER

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

98(98%)

Exceptional

HARBOR HAVEN HEALTH & REHABILITATION

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

98(98%)

Exceptional

DOOR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SNF

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

96(96%)

Exceptional

FAIR VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

95(94%)

Exceptional

CHIPPEWA MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

91(90%)

Exceptional

⭐ Excellent Options (75-89)

COURT MANOR HEALTH SERVICES

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

88(88%)

Excellent

EDGEWATER HAVEN NURSING HOME

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

87(87%)

Excellent

BROOKSIDE CARE CENTER

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

85(85%)

Excellent

#10

GREENWAY MANOR

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐

80(80%)

Excellent

#11

AMERICAN LUTHERAN HOME-MONDOVI

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

80(80%)

Excellent

#12

MAPLEWOOD OF SAUK PRAIRIE

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

79(79%)

Excellent

#13

NEWCARE

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

78(78%)

Excellent

Above Average (60-74)

#14

HOLTON MANOR

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

74(74%)

Good

#15

RENNES HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER-DEPERE

Nearby best option

Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐⭐

74(74%)

Good

⚠️ Lower-Performing (0-39)

#16

LINDENGROVE WAUKESHA

Health: ⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐

22(22%)

Below Average

⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.

#17

WHEATON FRANCISCAN HC - TERRACE AT ST FRANCIS

Health: ⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

8(8%)

Below Average

#18

BRADLEY ESTATES NURSING AND REHAB LLC

Health: ⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐

3(3%)

Below Average

#19

MAPLE RIDGE HEALTH SERVICES

Health: ⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐

Quality: ⭐⭐

0(0%)

Below Average

#20

MERCY HEALTH SERVICES

Health: ⭐⭐

Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐

Quality: ⭐

0(0%)

Below Average

How to Choose the Right Facility

If quality is your top priority:

→ Consider: NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE), COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE CENTER, HARBOR HAVEN HEALTH & REHABILITATION
These facilities score 75+ and demonstrate consistent excellence in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

For urgent placement:

Contact top-rated facilities first to check availability. Consider expanding search to nearby metros if needed. Avoid rushing into lower-scoring facilities—invest time in thorough evaluation even in emergencies.

Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide objective comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.

Detailed Comparison

Rank	Facility	SunsetWell Score^® (0-100 weighted)	Percentile (vs. state peers)	Health	Staffing	Quality
1	NEIGHBORS - CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD (THE)	99	99	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
2	COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE CENTER	98	98	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
3	HARBOR HAVEN HEALTH & REHABILITATION	98	98	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
4	DOOR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SNF	96	96	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
5	FAIR VIEW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER	95	94	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
6	CHIPPEWA MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION	91	90	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
7	COURT MANOR HEALTH SERVICES	88	88	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
8	EDGEWATER HAVEN NURSING HOME	87	87	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
9	BROOKSIDE CARE CENTER	85	85	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
10	GREENWAY MANOR	80	80	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
11	AMERICAN LUTHERAN HOME-MONDOVI	80	80	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
12	MAPLEWOOD OF SAUK PRAIRIE	79	79	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
13	NEWCARE	78	78	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
14	HOLTON MANOR	74	74	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
15	RENNES HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER-DEPERE	74	74	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐
16	LINDENGROVE WAUKESHA	22	22	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐
17	WHEATON FRANCISCAN HC - TERRACE AT ST FRANCIS	8	8	⭐	⭐⭐	⭐⭐
18	BRADLEY ESTATES NURSING AND REHAB LLC	3	3	⭐	⭐⭐	⭐
19	MAPLE RIDGE HEALTH SERVICES	0	0	⭐⭐	⭐	⭐⭐
20	MERCY HEALTH SERVICES	0	0	⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	⭐

Additional Resources

State Oversight

• State Health Department: Check current inspection reports
• Medicare Nursing Home Compare: medicare.gov/care-compare
• State Ombudsman: Resident advocacy and complaints

Financial Planning

• Elder Law Attorney Referral: Plan Medicaid eligibility
• Veterans Benefits: VA Aid & Attendance
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Review policy coverage

Disclaimer: This guide is educational only. SunsetWell scores are based on CMS data and peer-group analysis. Always tour facilities personally, speak with staff, review current state inspection reports, and consult healthcare professionals before making placement decisions.

Last updated: January 2025 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis