Sunrise Health Services
3540 S 43RD ST, Milwaukee, WI 53220
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Sunrise Health Services Compares
Sunrise Health Services is a 99-bed for-profit nursing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.8%) is below the Wisconsin average of 15.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 99 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 17 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Milwaukee, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.8% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.9% (32% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — about the same as the Wisconsin average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 23.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sunrise Health Services
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sunrise Health Services with other nursing homes in Milwaukee.
How is Sunrise Health Services addressing its health inspections 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 Sunrise Health Services keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.8% here versus 15.9% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Sunrise Health Services maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 99 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sunrise Health Services?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Sunrise Health Services lag behind other Milwaukee options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 17 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sunrise Health Services?
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 Milwaukee
Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than 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+
- 129,110 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 35.0 years
- Median household income
- $52,260
- Median home value
- $164,200
Demographics for Milwaukee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Milwaukee.
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