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Sunrise Health Services

3540 S 43RD St, Milwaukee, WI 53220 · Milwaukee County

Sunrise Health Services: Serving Milwaukee's south side since 1994. Unique activities, private suites, and family-like care from long-tenured staff.

2.0CMS overall rating(414) 541-1000Visit website ↗
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Fair
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 91% full (90 of 99 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Milwaukee

Sunrise Health Services is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Milwaukee, WI, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 90 residents per day. It operates as part of the North Shore Healthcare network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.49 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $113,910 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.37 hrs/resident/day)
  • $113,910 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Milwaukee options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds
99
Avg. residents/day
90
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
North Shore Healthcare
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
525493

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 careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$9,850–$12,750/mo (median $10,980)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
3.37
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.49
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
24.7%
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)
9
Federal fines
2 ($113,910)
Total penalties
2
Last standard survey
2025-07-24
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-07-24Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

2025-07-24Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2025-07-24Severity 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.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

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.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-19Fine$83,067
2024-04-04Fine$30,843

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Daily activities & events
  • Private rooms available

Location

3540 S 43RD St, Milwaukee, WI

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Sunrise Health Services

How much does Sunrise Health Services cost?

Sunrise Health Services does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Milwaukee, 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 Sunrise Health Services's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sunrise Health Services 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sunrise Health Services?

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sunrise Health Services?

Sunrise Health Services has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sunrise Health Services have availability?

Typically 91% full (90 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sunrise Health Services offer?

Sunrise Health Services in Milwaukee, WI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Milwaukee.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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