Nursing homes in La Crosse, WI

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in La Crosse, part of the La Crosse 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 searching for long-term care in La Crosse, Wisconsin, will find four nursing homes serving the 54601 ZIP code and surrounding La Crosse County region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among these local options, Riverside, operated by Bethany Lutheran Homes, Inc., stands out as the community’s highest-rated facility, currently earning a full 5-star rating for its performance.

What to look for in La Crosse

• All homes in La Crosse score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• 4 of 4 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 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in La Crosse

1. 1
   RIVERSIDE

   BETHANY LUTHERAN HOMES, INC. · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   BETHANY ST JOSEPH CARE CTR

   BETHANY-ST JOSEPH CORPORATION · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   HILLVIEW HEALTH CARE CTR

   COUNTY OF LA CROSSE · Small
   4.0
4. 4
   BENEDICTINE MANOR OF LACROSSE

   BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · Medium
   3.0

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