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Nursing homes in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson County, Wisconsin, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 257 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 190 health deficiencies over three cycles, 73.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $654K across 8 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 | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 73.9 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $654K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Health Services | Lake Mills | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 36.0 | $121K | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc | Jefferson | 120 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 57 | 47.5 | $397K | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Rock River Nursing & Rehab | Fort Atkinson | 87 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 115 | 132.2 | $136K | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 14 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 13 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 9 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 8 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
Chains present: The Alden Network (1), North Shore Healthcare (1), Bedrock Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jefferson County, Wisconsin?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 257 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jefferson County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lake Mills Health Services (4 stars), Alden Estates of Countryside, Inc (1 stars), Rock River Nursing & Rehab (1 stars)
How do Jefferson County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 73.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.