ONALASKA CARE CENTER
1600 MAIN ST, Onalaska, WI 54650
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
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask ONALASKA CARE CENTER, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How ONALASKA CARE CENTER Compares
ONALASKA CARE CENTER is a 80-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Onalaska, 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 health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.4%) is below the Wisconsin average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.6% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (58% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (46% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — 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 ONALASKA CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ONALASKA CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Onalaska.
How is ONALASKA CARE 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 practices help ONALASKA CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.6% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ONALASKA CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ONALASKA CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 80 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 ONALASKA CARE CENTER?
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 ONALASKA CARE CENTER?
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 Onalaska
Onalaska 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 Onalaska.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.