Ellsworth Health Services
Ellsworth, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525483) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 273-5821 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ellsworth Health Services holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Ellsworth Health Services reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.6%.
Ellsworth Health Services has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Ellsworth Health Services is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ellsworth, Pierce County, Wisconsin, first approved for participation on April 1, 1992. The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 29.6 residents. It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars \u2014 notably below this facility's own performance.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ellsworth Health Services holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.03 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.6%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Ellsworth Health Services. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ellsworth Health Services has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day with a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing turnover is 20.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 29.6 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ellsworth scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7152735821 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7152735821 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525483?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.