Nursing homes in South Milwaukee, WI
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in South Milwaukee, part of the Milwaukee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
South Milwaukee, located in Milwaukee County, currently hosts two nursing home facilities for residents within the 53172 ZIP code. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars. Willowcrest Health Services, operated by North Shore Healthcare, holds the highest rating in the city at 2 stars, though no facilities in South Milwaukee currently achieve a 5-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 1.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in South Milwaukee
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE1 home
- COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH1 home
What to look for in South Milwaukee
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in South Milwaukee reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is WILLOWCREST HEALTH SERVICES at 2★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in South Milwaukee
| WILLOWCREST HEALTH SERVICES NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| CHI FRANCISCAN VILLA COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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.