Lakeview Health Center
962 E. Garland St. E, West Salem, WI 54669
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Lakeview Health Center Compares
Lakeview Health Center is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in West Salem, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (62.1%) is above the Wisconsin average of 15.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Salem, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 62.1% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.8% (292% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (60% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (71% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lakeview Health Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lakeview Health Center with other nursing homes in West Salem.
How is Lakeview Health Center addressing its quality measures 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 is Lakeview Health Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 62.1% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Lakeview Health Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Lakeview Health Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% 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 Lakeview Health Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Lakeview Health Center's rating advantage in West Salem?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around West Salem
West Salem sits in La Crosse County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% 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+
- 19,274 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 36.3 years
- Median household income
- $60,307
- Median home value
- $184,500
Demographics for La Crosse County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Salem.
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