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Lindengrove Waukesha

425 N University Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188 · Waukesha County

LindenGrove Waukesha offers compassionate senior care in Waukesha’s Waukesha County. Assisted living, memory care & skilled nursing close to home. Schedul…

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 93% full (57 of 61 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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Lindengrove Waukesha is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Waukesha, WI, with 61 certified beds and an average of about 57 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.86 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 72.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $39,621 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.87 hrs/resident/day)
•High staff turnover (72.5%)
•14 deficiencies at last survey
•$39,621 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Waukesha options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 61
Avg. residents/day: 57
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 525422

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

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,850–$12,750/mo (median $10,980)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,150–$7,740/mo (median $6,340)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Milwaukee prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.87; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.86; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 72.5%; 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): 14
Federal fines: 1 ($39,621)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-09-25
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (47 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-09-25Severity J — immediate jeopardyQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-09-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-09-25Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

2025-09-25Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

2025-09-25Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

2025-09-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

2025-09-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-06-11	Fine	$39,621

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Private rooms available
✓ Studio apartments

Location

425 N University Dr, Waukesha, WI

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Lindengrove Waukesha

How much does Lindengrove Waukesha cost?

Lindengrove Waukesha does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Waukesha, WI area typically runs $9,850–$12,750 per month (median $10,980, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Lindengrove Waukesha's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Lindengrove Waukesha 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Lindengrove Waukesha?

Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 72.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Lindengrove Waukesha?

Lindengrove Waukesha has 47 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Lindengrove Waukesha have availability?

Typically 93% full (57 of 61 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Lindengrove Waukesha offer?

Lindengrove Waukesha in Waukesha, WI offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 61 beds.

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