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Nursing homes in Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County, Wisconsin, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 368 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 180 health deficiencies over three cycles, 48.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $62K 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 | Polk County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 48.9 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $62K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Pioneer Home | Luck | 50 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 48.0 | — | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Frederic Nursing and Rehab Community | Frederic | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 46.7 | — | 19 May 2026 |
| Willow Ridge Healthcare | Amery | 83 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 22.9 | — | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc | Osceola | 40 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 70.0 | — | 27 May 2026 |
| Golden Age Manor | Amery | 85 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 36.5 | — | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls | St Croix Falls | 50 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 100.0 | $62K | 18 Sep 2025 |
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. | 19 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 16 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 15 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 8 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Dove Healthcare (1), Atrium Centers (1), Real Property Health Facilities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Wisconsin?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 368 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
United Pioneer Home (4 stars), Frederic Nursing and Rehab Community (3 stars), Willow Ridge Healthcare (3 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 48.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.