BADGER PRAIRIE HCC

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How BADGER PRAIRIE HCC Compares

BADGER PRAIRIE HCC is a 120-bed government-owned nursing facility in Verona, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (54.7%) is above the Wisconsin average of 15.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Verona, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 54.7% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.9% (244% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (73% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Verona

Verona sits in Dane County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

74,439 (13.7%)

Median age

35.2 years

Median household income

$75,179

Median home value

$277,000

Demographics for Dane County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Verona.

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