Fond du Lac Lutheran Home
244 N Macy St, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
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How Fond du Lac Lutheran Home Compares
Fond du Lac Lutheran Home is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Wisconsin average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fond Du Lac, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.9% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (59% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.3% (45% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.2% — worse 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 Fond du Lac Lutheran Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Fond du Lac Lutheran Home with other nursing homes in Fond Du Lac.
How is Fond du Lac Lutheran Home addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Fond du Lac Lutheran Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 15.9% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Fond du Lac Lutheran Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 3.2% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Fond du Lac Lutheran Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 85 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 Fond du Lac Lutheran Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Fond du Lac Lutheran Home lag behind other Fond Du Lac options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 6 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac sits in Fond du Lac County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 18,843 (18.4%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $64,147
- Median home value
- $162,600
Demographics for Fond du Lac County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fond Du Lac.
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