Nursing homes in West Salem, WI
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in West Salem, part of the La Crosse area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
West Salem, located in La Crosse County, features two nursing homes serving residents across the 54669 ZIP code. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. Lakeview Health Center, operated by the Mississippi Valley Health Services Commission, currently stands as the highest-rated option in the area with a 4-star rating based on the federal 5-star quality system.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in West Salem
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in West Salem
- 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 LAKEVIEW HEALTH CENTER at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in West Salem
| LAKEVIEW HEALTH CENTER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HEALTH SERVICES COMMISSION · Medium · Government | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| MULDER HEALTH CARE FACILITY ATRIUM CENTERS · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.