Rock River Nursing & Rehab
Fort Atkinson, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525262) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $136,384 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (920) 563-5533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Rock River Nursing & Rehab an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Rock River Nursing & Rehab reports 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $136,384.00 and 3 payment denials on file for Rock River Nursing & Rehab. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Rock River Nursing & Rehab is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, first approved for certification on June 1, 1979. The facility is certified for 87 beds and reports an average of 27.0 residents, operating under a for-profit corporate ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rock River Nursing & Rehab holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.36 per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 70.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $136,384.00, along with 3 payment denials for this facility.
Rock River Nursing & Rehab is part of the Bedrock Healthcare chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.4 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection record directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare for further detail. Data reflects the current CMS Care Compare vintage at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rock River Nursing & Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and 70.2% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $136,384.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS 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?
It is certified for 87 beds with an average of 27.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Bedrock Healthcare chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average rating of 1.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on June 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9205635533 or 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 9205635533 or check Medicare Care Compare for further information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525262?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.