Willow Ridge Healthcare
Amery, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525402) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 268-8171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery, WI has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Willow Ridge Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 4.26 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Willow Ridge Healthcare has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Willow Ridge Healthcare is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin, first approved for federal certification on July 1, 1986. The facility is certified for 83 beds and reports an average daily census of 24.3 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Real Property Health Facilities chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Willow Ridge Healthcare holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which CMS classifies as at the state average (Wisconsin's average is 2.98). The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
CMS staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.26 hours per resident per day, including about 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility as of this data set. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status noted for Willow Ridge Healthcare in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is drawn entirely from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly at the Care Compare listing before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Willow Ridge Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Willow Ridge Healthcare is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a 32.4% nursing turnover rate, earning a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for Willow Ridge Healthcare in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Willow Ridge Healthcare is certified for 83 beds and reports an average of 24.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Real Property Health Facilities chain, which has 9 facilities averaging a 3.1-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Willow Ridge Healthcare scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7152688171 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS data set; contact Willow Ridge Healthcare at 7152688171 or review its Care Compare listing for tour details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525402?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.