NORSELAND NURSING HOME
323 BLACK RIVER AVE, Westby, WI 54667
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
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How NORSELAND NURSING HOME Compares
NORSELAND NURSING HOME is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in Westby, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.5%) is below the Wisconsin average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.9% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (54% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.5% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (90% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.3% — better than the Wisconsin average of 22.9% (38% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORSELAND NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORSELAND NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Westby.
What keeps NORSELAND NURSING HOME's staffing levels 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 NORSELAND NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.9% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORSELAND NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORSELAND 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 NORSELAND 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 Westby
Westby sits in Vernon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% 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+
- 6,003 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $54,549
- Median home value
- $161,900
Demographics for Vernon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Westby.
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