Nursing Homes in ZIP 56296 (Wheaton, MN)
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 56296, Wheaton, MN, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 5.0 out of 5.
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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.
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 56296
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.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 56296, Wheaton, MN, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 56296
Data profile for ZIP 56296
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 56296: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at Traverse Care Center (non-profit). 44 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.10 hours per resident-day. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 5.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Traverse Care Center (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 44 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.10 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse Care Center | 5.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 44 | 26.1% | — | 0 |
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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