Badger Prairie Health Care Center
1100 E Verona Ave
1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 120
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, County
- Certified beds
- 120
- Inspections
- View history (20 citations)
- Memory Care Security
- Two locked households for higher-supervision residents
- Physician Coverage
- UW physicians and psychiatrists make weekly rounds
- Room Type
- All residents have private bedrooms and bathrooms
- Community Outings
- Scheduled trips like pontoon rides and fishing
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
The Good
- Weekly medical rounds by UW physicians and psychiatrists
- Person-centered care addressing physical, social and spiritual needs
- Comprehensive medical services including wound care, hospice and rehab
- Private bedrooms and private bathrooms for residents
- Dementia-specific programming with sensory and reminiscing activities
- Regular community outings like boat rides and fishing trips
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- No family reviews available to gauge satisfaction
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is a senior living community in Verona, Wisconsin offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces.
About Badger Prairie Health Care Center
Badger Prairie Health Care Center in Verona, Wisconsin offers 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents requiring long-term care or subacute services. The facility provides comprehensive person-centered and goal-oriented services designed to meet the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents.
Medical care is provided by UW physicians, with skilled nurses, MDs, and psychiatrists on staff making weekly rounds. The care center addresses complex medical needs including wound care, pain management, rehabilitation therapy, enteral feeding, hospice care, and behavior management. A consulting psychiatrist evaluates each resident individually to develop personalized treatment plans.
The newly constructed building, which opened in February 2011, features twelve households, each with its own dining room, sunroom, and living room. Residents have access to private bedrooms, private bathrooms, and outdoor patios. Four households provide specialized care: two with delayed egress and two locked households for residents requiring a higher level of supervision. Nursing support areas are positioned discretely throughout the facility to maintain a home-like environment.
Recreation Activity Therapy programs focus on enhancing physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning through leisure experiences. Dementia-specific programming includes sensory stimulation, aromatherapy, and reminiscing activities. Community outings are regularly offered, including pontoon boat rides, fishing trips, visits to farmers markets, restaurants, and movies, as well as bus rides and other excursions. Programs are available in individual, small group, and all-facility formats on a daily basis.
Types of Care at Badger Prairie Health Care Center
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Security
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 20 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Sep 10, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 19, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 18, 2024
Aug 8, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control4 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 22, 2023
May 18, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Badger Prairie Health Care Center offer?
Badger Prairie Health Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Badger Prairie Health Care Center located?
Badger Prairie Health Care Center is located at 1100 E Verona Ave in Verona, Wisconsin.
How did Badger Prairie Health Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Badger Prairie Health Care Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 20 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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