ORCHARD MANOR

Orchard Manor is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 8800 Hwy 61 in Lancaster, Wisconsin (Grant County), ZIP code 53813. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a licensed capacity of 74 certified beds. As a county-government facility, Orchard Manor operates under public oversight within Grant County. Orchard Manor holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars for skilled nursing facilities. CMS star ratings are derived from three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Orchard Manor receives a 5-star rating in both health inspections and staffing, and a 3-star rating in quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects the results of standard state surveys and complaint investigations conducted at the facility. The 5-star staffing rating indicates reported nurse staffing levels that compare favorably against national norms. The quality measure rating of 3 stars falls at the national average, indicating performance in clinical quality indicators, such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes, that is consistent with typical facilities nationwide. Orchard Manor is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under Wisconsin's Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage and eligibility are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's billing staff or a benefits counselor regarding specific payment arrangements. In comparison to national benchmarks, Orchard Manor's overall 5-star CMS rating places it in the top tier of rated skilled nursing facilities across the country, where the national average sits at 3.0 stars. The facility's particularly strong ratings in health inspections and staffing distinguish it from the average, while its quality measure rating of 3 stars is in line with the national norm. Located in a rural county-seat community in southwestern Wisconsin, Orchard Manor serves as one of the publicly operated long-term care options available to residents of Grant County and the surrounding region. Prospective residents and families are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and visit the facility directly when evaluating care options.