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Nursing homes in Portage County, Wisconsin
Portage County, Wisconsin, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 98 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 68 health deficiencies over three cycles, 69.4 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Portage County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 69.4 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Ridge Health and Rehabilitation | Stevens Point | 48 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 41.7 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Stevens Point Health Services | Stevens Point | 50 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 48 | 96.0 | — | 23 Jul 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. | 8 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 5 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 5 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: North Shore Healthcare (1), The Ensign Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Portage County, Wisconsin?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 98 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Portage County have the highest CMS ratings?
Timber Ridge Health and Rehabilitation (5 stars), Stevens Point Health Services (2 stars)
How do Portage County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 69.4 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.