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Nursing homes in Vernon County, Wisconsin
Vernon County, Wisconsin, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 130 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies over three cycles, 26.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $13K 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 | Vernon County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 26.9 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $13K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Manor | Viroqua | 80 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 21.3 | $13K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Norseland Nursing Home | Westby | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 36.0 | — | 19 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | 3 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | 2 |
| F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 2 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Vernon County, Wisconsin?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 130 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Vernon County have the highest CMS ratings?
Vernon Manor (4 stars), Norseland Nursing Home (3 stars)
How do Vernon County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 26.9 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.