St Marys Home for the Aged
1635 S 21st Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How St Marys Home for the Aged Compares
St Marys Home for the Aged is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Manitowoc, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (40.2%) is above the Wisconsin average of 23.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 53% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Manitowoc, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.9% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (29% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.3% (40% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 40.2% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 23.3% (73% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask St Marys Home for the Aged
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing St Marys Home for the Aged with other nursing homes in Manitowoc.
What keeps St Marys Home for the Aged's health inspections 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 St Marys Home for the Aged keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.4% here versus 15.9% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help St Marys Home for the Aged keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.2% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is St Marys Home for the Aged's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 53% occupancy across 84 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 St Marys Home for the Aged?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains St Marys Home for the Aged's rating advantage in Manitowoc?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Manitowoc
Manitowoc sits in Manitowoc County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 16,092 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 44.9 years
- Median household income
- $58,464
- Median home value
- $133,200
Demographics for Manitowoc County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Manitowoc.
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