Government Medicare Medicaid

Edgewater Haven Nursing Home

1351 Wisconsin River Dr, Port Edwards, WI 54469

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
50 Certified Beds
97 Safety Score

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

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 5.16%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 15.53%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.97%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 9.82%

Lower is better

How Edgewater Haven Nursing Home Compares

Edgewater Haven Nursing Home is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in Port Edwards, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.8%) is below the Wisconsin average of 22.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
  • Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.0%.
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.8% — better than the Wisconsin average of 22.9% (57% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Edgewater Haven Nursing Home

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Edgewater Haven Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Port Edwards.

What keeps Edgewater Haven Nursing Home's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What is Edgewater Haven Nursing Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 4.0% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help Edgewater Haven Nursing Home keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?

Short-stay rehospitalizations is 9.8% here versus 22.9% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Edgewater Haven Nursing Home maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Port Edwards

Port Edwards sits in Wood County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
14,918 (20.5%)
Median age
43.9 years
Median household income
$55,684
Median home value
$133,700

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

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 525088
County Wood
Total Beds 50
Occupied Beds 46
Occupancy Rate 91%
Ownership Government - County

Location

1351 Wisconsin River Dr, Port Edwards, WI 54469

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: September 9, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.