Willow Ridge Healthcare
Nursing Home Facility
400 Deronda St, Amery, WI 54001
Willow Ridge Healthcare is a senior care community located in Amery, WI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Amery area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (715) 268-8171.
Operated by Real Property Health Facilities, which runs 9 communities in our directory.
With 83 beds, Willow Ridge Healthcare is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Amery average about 43 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 29% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Amery average of roughly 49%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.
The community is located in Polk County, WI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Willow Ridge Healthcare. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Willow Ridge Healthcare offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 83
- Occupancy 29%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 32%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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