Nursing homes in Altoona, WI
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Altoona, part of the Eau Claire area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Altoona, Wisconsin, have access to two skilled nursing facilities serving the Eau Claire region. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local homes maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among the options within the 54720 ZIP code, Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines stands out as a top-performing facility currently holding a maximum 5-star quality rating based on federal oversight metrics.
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avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Altoona
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Altoona
- All homes in Altoona score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Altoona
| GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES GRACE LUTHERAN FOUNDATION, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| OAKWOOD HEALTH SERVICES NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.