Prairie Maison
Prairie Du Chien, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525525) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $152,525 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (608) 326-8471 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Prairie Maison has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Prairie Maison reports 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Prairie Maison has 2 federal fines on record totaling $152,525.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Prairie Maison is a 50-bed nursing home in Prairie Du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin, operating as a non-profit corporation. The facility averages 47.5 residents and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since December 1993, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Prairie Maison holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5. These four ratings reflect distinct aspects of CMS's evaluation: inspections, quality measures, staffing levels, and an overall composite score.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.48 per resident per day, with 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $152,525.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for Prairie Maison, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as the data here reflects a snapshot of CMS's published figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Prairie Maison has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Prairie Maison accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a 32.8% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $152,525.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for Prairie Maison.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Prairie Maison is certified for 50 beds and averages 47.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Prairie Maison is operated as a non-profit corporation; 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 December 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
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 6083268471 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6083268471 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525525?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.