Nursing homes in Wauwatosa, WI
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wauwatosa, part of the Milwaukee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, have access to two nursing home facilities serving the 53226 and 53213 ZIP codes within Milwaukee County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. The Lutheran Home, operated by The Lutheran Home, Inc., currently holds the highest quality designation in the city with a 4-star rating based on federal performance metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Wauwatosa
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Wauwatosa
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LUTHERAN HOME at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Wauwatosa
| LUTHERAN HOME THE LUTHERAN HOME, INC. · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| ST CAMILLUS HEALTH CENTER ST. CAMILLUS HEALTH CENTER, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.