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Nursing homes in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County, Wisconsin, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 265 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 66 health deficiencies over three cycles, 24.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Columbia County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 24.9 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Health Care Center | Wyocena | 75 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.3 | — | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Dove Healthcare - Lodi | Lodi | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 44.0 | $14K | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Wisconsin Dells Health Services | Wisconsin Dells | 90 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 23.3 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Columbus Health and Rehab | Columbus | 50 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 44.0 | — | 21 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | 3 |
| F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | 3 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Mission Health Communities (1), Dove Healthcare (1), North Shore Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Columbia County, Wisconsin?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 265 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Columbia County have the highest CMS ratings?
Columbia Health Care Center (5 stars), Dove Healthcare - Lodi (3 stars), Wisconsin Dells Health Services (3 stars)
How do Columbia County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 24.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.