Lakeland Health Care Ctr
Elkhorn, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525625) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $84,168
Phone: (262) 741-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakeland Health Care Ctr has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lakeland Health Care Ctr reports total nurse staffing of about 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.1%.
Lakeland Health Care Ctr has 1 federal fine on record totaling $84,168.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Lakeland Health Care Ctr is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Elkhorn, Walworth County, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1997. The facility has 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 80.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakeland Health Care Ctr holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average (Wisconsin's average overall rating is 2.98). Component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 3.96 per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $84,168.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Lakeland Health Care Ctr. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the details underlying this designation.
Lakeland Health Care Ctr is not listed as part of a multi-facility ownership chain in the provided data, and CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported to Medicare's public nursing home database.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakeland Health Care Ctr has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lakeland Health Care Ctr is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating and 31.1% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $84,168.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Lakeland Health Care Ctr; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 90 certified beds with an average daily census of 80.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Lakeland Health Care Ctr is government (county)-owned, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Lakeland Health Care Ctr scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 262-741-3600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 262-741-3600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525625?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.