Norseland Nursing Home
Westby, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525619) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (608) 634-3747 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Norseland Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Norseland Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.85 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a 4-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
Norseland Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Norseland Nursing Home is a government (city)-owned skilled nursing facility in Westby, Vernon County, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1997. The facility is licensed for 50 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 37.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Norseland holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. Together these ratings place Norseland roughly in line with typical facilities statewide.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 1.04 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. The facility's reported nursing staff turnover rate is 34.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for Norseland Nursing Home. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. There is also no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any recent updates to ratings or the penalty record, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website 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?
Norseland Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Norseland Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.85 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 34.0% and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Norseland Nursing Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Norseland Nursing Home has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 37.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (City of Westby); no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Norseland scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at (608) 634-3747 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (608) 634-3747 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 view the latest official ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525619?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.