MORROW MEMORIAL HOME
331 S WATER ST, Sparta, WI 54656
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How MORROW MEMORIAL HOME Compares
MORROW MEMORIAL HOME is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Sparta, 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 falls resulting in major injury (7.9%) is above the Wisconsin average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sparta, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.9% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (140% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (29% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.8% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 22.9% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MORROW MEMORIAL HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MORROW MEMORIAL HOME with other nursing homes in Sparta.
How is MORROW MEMORIAL HOME 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 MORROW MEMORIAL HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.9% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MORROW MEMORIAL HOME keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 5.0% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MORROW MEMORIAL HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains MORROW MEMORIAL HOME's rating advantage in Sparta?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 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 MORROW MEMORIAL 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 Sparta
Sparta sits in Monroe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.7% 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+
- 7,722 (16.7%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $60,595
- Median home value
- $157,600
Demographics for Monroe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sparta.
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