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Nursing homes in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 313 certified beds.
20% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 79 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.2 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $37K across 2 fines.
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 | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 20% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.2 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $37K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire | Eau Claire | 50 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4.0 | — | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire | Eau Claire | 83 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 25.3 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines | Altoona | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14.0 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Oakwood Health Services | Altoona | 80 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 31.3 | $37K | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Augusta Health and Rehabilitation | Augusta | 50 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 48.0 | — | 8 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 11 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 7 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Dove Healthcare (2), North Shore Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 313 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Eau Claire County have the highest CMS ratings?
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire (5 stars), Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire (4 stars), Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines (4 stars)
How do Eau Claire County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
20% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 25.2 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.