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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Manitowoc, WI.

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7 licensed nursing homes in Manitowoc, WI
Updated October 21, 2026
2.9Concerns

North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center

1445 N 7th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220

North Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center carries an overall rating of 2 stars out of 5, presenting a stark contrast between good intentions and concerning realities. The facility excels at preventing serious harm from falls, with rates far below the national average, suggesting call lights are answered promptly and staff are present during transfers.

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5.1Mixed

Complete Care at Manitowoc LLC

2021 S Alverno Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220

Complete Care at Manitowoc LLC presents a mixed picture, with a 4.0-star CMS overall rating that doesn't tell the whole story. The facility shows strong health inspection results and excellent resident outcomes on quality measures, meaning the medical care and day-to-day results are generally positive.

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5.3Mixed

River's Bend Health Services

960 S Rapids Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220

River's Bend Health Services brings 0.71 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 32.3% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

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7.1Solid

Shady Lane Nursing Care Center

1235 S 24th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220

Shady Lane Nursing Care Center brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 1.27 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (38%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

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8.0Strong

St Marys Home for the Aged

1635 S 21st Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220

St Marys Home for the Aged brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.13 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay urinary tract infection rate is 10.8% — above the national median of about 2%.

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NORTH OAK HEALTH CARE, INC.

1510 S 30TH ST, MANITOWOC, WI 54220

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7.4Solid

Hamilton Health Services

1 Hamilton Dr, Two Rivers, WI 54241

Hamilton Health Services brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), 1.20 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer (bedsore) rate is 12.1% — well above the national median of about 7%.

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