ORCHARD MANOR
8800 HWY 61, Lancaster, WI 53813
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 ORCHARD MANOR Compares
ORCHARD MANOR is a 74-bed government-owned nursing facility in Lancaster, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.5%) is above the Wisconsin average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 74 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lancaster, 1 hold a 5-star rating and 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: 5.5% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (69% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (52% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ORCHARD MANOR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ORCHARD MANOR with other nursing homes in Lancaster.
What keeps ORCHARD MANOR's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ORCHARD MANOR 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 ORCHARD MANOR doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.5% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ORCHARD MANOR's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 74 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 ORCHARD MANOR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ORCHARD MANOR's rating advantage in Lancaster?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Lancaster
Lancaster sits in Grant County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 8,883 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 36.1 years
- Median household income
- $54,144
- Median home value
- $151,600
Demographics for Grant County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lancaster.
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