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HomeWisconsinWillow Ridge Healthcare

Willow Ridge Healthcare

400 Deronda St, Amery, WI 540017152688171WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.1on Google(15 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
83
certified

How Willow Ridge Healthcare Compares in Wisconsin

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
WI average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
WI average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.26 hrs/day
WI average
4.22 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.84 hrs/day
WI average
0.99 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
32.4%
WI average
46.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.84 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.99.
Staff turnover is 32.4%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 46.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected May 30, 2024
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 30, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,733/mo
Wisconsin median
Private Room
$10,828/mo
Wisconsin median
Polk County 65+
9,708
21.5% of county
County Population
45,128
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Willow Ridge Healthcare is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Amery, Wisconsin with 83 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
83
Avg Residents/Day
24.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
55.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Actual Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.13 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.26 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.89 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.4%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHRISTINA JAYNE PENN MANAGEMENT TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 1, 2010
PENN, CHRISTINA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jun 1, 2015
DE COSTA, DENNISW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMay 9, 2022
HAWORTH, ALBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
MARSH, DAWNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 15, 1994
REAL PROPERTY HEALTH FACILITIES CORPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 1989
HAWORTH, ALBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Willow Ridge Healthcare and nearby alternatives.

All Wisconsin facilities
Willow Ridge Healthcare
Amery, WICurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Golden Age Manor
Amery, WI1,056 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls
St Croix Falls, WI14.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $62,134
St Croix Health Center
New Richmond, WI15.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Deerfield Care Center, LLC
New Richmond, WI15.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Christian Community Home of Osceola, INC
Osceola, WI16.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
United Pioneer Home
Luck, WI19.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Willow Ridge Healthcare
Amery, WI · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Golden Age Manor
Amery, WI
1,056 ft2/52/54/5None recorded
Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls
St Croix Falls, WI
14.9 mi2/52/53/5$62,134
St Croix Health Center
New Richmond, WI
15.2 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Deerfield Care Center, LLC
New Richmond, WI
15.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Christian Community Home of Osceola, INC
Osceola, WI
16.1 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
United Pioneer Home
Luck, WI
19.3 mi4/53/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Willow Ridge Healthcare?▾
Willow Ridge Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Willow Ridge Healthcare cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Wisconsin is $9,733/month for a semi-private room and $10,828/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Willow Ridge Healthcare participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Willow Ridge Healthcare had any health inspection violations?▾
Willow Ridge Healthcare had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 30, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Willow Ridge Healthcare?▾
Willow Ridge Healthcare provides 4.26 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 1.13 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.4%.
How many beds does Willow Ridge Healthcare have?▾
Willow Ridge Healthcare has 83 certified beds with an average of 24.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 29% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Real Property Health Facilities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Willow Ridge Healthcare?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wisconsin, including 1 in Amery. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Willow Ridge Healthcare?▾
On Google Maps, Willow Ridge Healthcare has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 15 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Real Property Health Facilities

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