Nursing Homes in ZIP 53172 (South Milwaukee, WI)
In ZIP 53172, South Milwaukee, WI, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 1.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
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Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 53172
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 53172, South Milwaukee, WI should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
ZIP 53172 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 53172, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at WILLOWCREST HEALTH SERVICES (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 190 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.52 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 55.6%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $229,892 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | WILLOWCREST HEALTH SERVICES (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 190 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $229,892 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 |
| Avg RN turnover | 55.6% |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Franciscan Villa | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 90 | 83.2% | 65.0% | 5 |
| WILLOWCREST HEALTH SERVICES | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 100 | 74.9% | 46.2% | 1 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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