Lakeview Health Center
West Salem, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525726) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (608) 786-1400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakeview Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lakeview Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 6.06 hours per resident per day, including 1.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.2%.
Lakeview Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Lakeview Health Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in West Salem, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 2018. The facility is licensed for 50 beds and currently serves an average of 48 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakeview Health Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. The rating breaks down across CMS's four component measures as follows: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measures (QM) rating of 2 stars. These separate ratings reflect distinct aspects of care and inspection history and should be considered individually alongside the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 6.06 hours per resident per day, including 1.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
There is no indication in the provided data that CMS has applied an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation to Lakeview Health Center, and no chain affiliation or recent ownership change is reported in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakeview Health Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.06 hours per resident per day, including 1.46 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and turnover of 39.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lakeview Health Center is certified for 50 beds and has an average of 48 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6087861400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6087861400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525726?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.