Rock River Nursing & Rehab
430 WILCOX ST, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Rock River Nursing & Rehab Compares
Rock River Nursing & Rehab is a 87-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (31.4%) is above the Wisconsin average of 15.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 87 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 31% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 31.4% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.8% (98% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (36% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Rock River Nursing & Rehab
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Rock River Nursing & Rehab with other nursing homes in Fort Atkinson.
How is Rock River Nursing & Rehab addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Rock River Nursing & Rehab doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 31.4% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Rock River Nursing & Rehab keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Rock River Nursing & Rehab's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 31% occupancy across 87 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 Rock River Nursing & Rehab?
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 Rock River Nursing & Rehab?
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 Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% 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+
- 14,497 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $67,167
- Median home value
- $194,300
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Atkinson.
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