Lafayette Manor
Darlington, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525362) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $159,661 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (608) 776-4210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lafayette Manor has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Lafayette Manor reports total nurse staffing of about 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.1%.
Yes, Lafayette Manor has 2 federal fines on record totaling $159,661.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Lafayette Manor is a government (Lafayette County)-owned nursing home in Darlington, Wisconsin, certified for 50 beds with an average of 40.7 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since April 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lafayette Manor holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, staffing rating of 4 out of 5, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.21, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $159,661.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in the data provided.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details 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?
Lafayette Manor has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lafayette Manor accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 45.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $159,661.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Lafayette Manor.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lafayette Manor is certified for 50 beds and has an average of 40.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Lafayette Manor is owned by Lafayette County government; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Lafayette Manor scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 out of 5 in these respective categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (608) 776-4210 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 (608) 776-4210 to arrange a visit and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525362?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.