BADGER PRAIRIE HCC
1100 E VERONA AVE, Verona, WI 53593
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask BADGER PRAIRIE HCC, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
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 (53.4%) is above the Wisconsin average of 15.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% 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: 53.4% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.8% (237% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (46% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BADGER PRAIRIE HCC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BADGER PRAIRIE HCC with other nursing homes in Verona.
What keeps BADGER PRAIRIE HCC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BADGER PRAIRIE HCC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 53.4% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BADGER PRAIRIE HCC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BADGER PRAIRIE HCC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BADGER PRAIRIE HCC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BADGER PRAIRIE HCC's rating advantage in Verona?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Verona
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.