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Onalaska Care Center
Scout 94Onalaska, WI · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Onalaska's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Every licensed senior community in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
4
5-star rated
3.3★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in La Crosse
Local La Crosse-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for La Crosse prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,000/mo median
typical range $4,800–$7,500
Memory Care
$6,660/mo median
typical range $5,330–$8,330
Skilled Nursing
$10,400/mo median
typical range $9,330–$12,080
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,000/mo median
typical range $2,030–$7,330
Residential Care Home
$5,400/mo median
typical range $4,320–$6,750
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to La Crosse using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
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 La Crosse.
- 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.
All 12 communities in La Crosse, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Valley View Healthcare & Rehab
Scout 93Houston, MN · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Houston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →3
Hillview Health Care Ctr
Scout 90La Crosse, WI · 37 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of La Crosse's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →4
Riverside
Scout 87La Crosse, WI · 123 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of La Crosse's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →5
Lakeview Health Center
Scout 80West Salem, WI · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Salem.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →6
Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr
Scout 78La Crosse, WI · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in La Crosse.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →7
Norseland Nursing Home
Scout 65Westby, WI · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Westby.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →8
Vernon Manor
Scout 63Viroqua, WI · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Viroqua.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →9
Benedictine Manor of Lacrosse
Scout 57La Crosse, WI · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in La Crosse.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →10
Mulder Health Care Facility
Scout 39West Salem, WI · 87 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →11
La Crescent Health Services
Scout 38La Crescent, MN · 42 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →12
Spring Grove, MN · 49 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,330–$12,080/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in La Crosse, WI?
In the La Crosse, WI area, assisted living typically runs $4,800–$7,500/month (median $6,000), memory care $5,330–$8,330/month (median $6,660), and skilled nursing $9,330–$12,080/month (median $10,400) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in La Crosse, WI?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in La Crosse, WI right now are Onalaska Care Center, Valley View Healthcare & Rehab, Hillview Health Care Ctr. The full ranked list of 12 communities is on this page.
How are the 12 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.