Badger Prairie Hcc
Scout 94Verona, WI · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Verona's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,890–$12,800/mo
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Columbia Health Care Center
323 W Monroe St, Wyocena, WI 53969 · Columbia County
100
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 73% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Wyocena's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Columbia Health Care Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Wyocena, WI, with 85 certified beds and an average of about 62 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.78 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.27 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 22.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.78 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No deficiencies at last standard survey
- ✓No federal fines on record
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Wyocena for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 85
- Avg. residents/day
- 62
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 525372
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,890–$12,800/mo (median $11,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Madison prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.78
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.27
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 22.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 0
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-04-08
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (1 citations on record — showing the latest 1). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-02-19Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
323 W Monroe St, Wyocena, WI
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Columbia Health Care Center
How much does Columbia Health Care Center cost?
Columbia Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Wyocena, WI area typically runs $9,890–$12,800 per month (median $11,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Columbia Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Columbia Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Columbia Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 22.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Columbia Health Care Center?
Columbia Health Care Center has 1 health citation on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-04-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Columbia Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 73% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Columbia Health Care Center offer?
Columbia Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 85 beds.
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