Onalaska Care Center
Onalaska, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525443) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (608) 783-4681 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Onalaska Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Onalaska Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Onalaska Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Onalaska Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since November 1989. The facility is licensed for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 52.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Onalaska Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating. The quality measures (QM) rating is lower, at 2 stars, indicating this component pulled down the composite relative to the other domains.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, consistent with the facility's 5-star staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Onalaska Care Center, and no ownership change has been reported in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the data provided at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Onalaska Care Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 42.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, 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?
It is certified for 80 beds with an average daily census of 52.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the provided data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Onalaska Care Center scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6087834681 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This isn't addressed by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6087834681 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525443?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.