ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER
1445 N FOURTH ST, New Richmond, WI 54017
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How ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER Compares
ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER is a 50-bed government-owned nursing facility in New Richmond, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.5%) is above the Wisconsin average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New Richmond, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.5% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (191% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (79% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — 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 ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in New Richmond.
What keeps ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.5% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.1% here versus 5.0% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ST CROIX HEALTH CENTER lag behind other New Richmond options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ST CROIX HEALTH 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 New Richmond
New Richmond sits in St. Croix County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 12,606 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $84,985
- Median home value
- $264,100
Demographics for St. Croix County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Richmond.
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