Montello Care Center
Montello, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525657) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $142,634
Phone: (608) 297-2153 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Montello Care Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for Montello Care Center. Its nursing staff turnover rate is 64.0%, and its overall staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Montello Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $142,634.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Montello Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Montello, Wisconsin (Marquette County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 2000. It is certified for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 32.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Montello Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
CMS data does not report total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility, but nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.0%, a high figure relative to typical benchmarks. The staffing star rating of 1 reflects these workforce figures.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $142,634.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
Montello Care Center is part of the Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc. chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.7 stars. CMS does not indicate an ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the facility's full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided and should be verified for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Montello Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility, but nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.0%, and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $142,634.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Montello Care Center is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 32.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation, part of the Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc. chain, which has 7 facilities with an average rating of 1.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 31, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Montello Care Center scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 6082972153 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 6082972153 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525657?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.