Brewster Village
3300 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Brewster Village Compares
Brewster Village is a 204-bed government-owned nursing facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.6%) is above the Wisconsin average of 15.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 204 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 58% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Appleton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.6% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.9% (61% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 23.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Brewster Village
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Brewster Village with other nursing homes in Appleton.
What keeps Brewster Village's staffing levels 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 Brewster Village doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.6% here versus 15.9% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Brewster Village keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.2% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Brewster Village's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 58% occupancy across 204 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Brewster Village?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Brewster Village's rating advantage in Appleton?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Appleton
Appleton sits in Outagamie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 27,735 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $68,441
- Median home value
- $176,900
Demographics for Outagamie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Appleton.
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