GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES
206 N WILLSON DR, Altoona, WI 54720
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How GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES Compares
GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Altoona, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.3%) is below the Wisconsin average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Altoona, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (54% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES with other nursing homes in Altoona.
What keeps GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES'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 practices help GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.4% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES's rating advantage in Altoona?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES?
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 Altoona
Altoona sits in Eau Claire County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% 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+
- 16,058 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 34.9 years
- Median household income
- $62,508
- Median home value
- $180,000
Demographics for Eau Claire County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Altoona.
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