Hillside Manor
Nursing Home Facility
803 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Hillside Manor is a senior care community located in Beaver Dam, WI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Beaver Dam area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (920) 887-5901.
Operated by Sanford Health, which runs 3 communities in our directory.
With 115 beds, Hillside Manor is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Beaver Dam average about 50 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 48% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Beaver Dam average of roughly 60%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Dodge County, WI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 29 problems at Hillside Manor. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $193,352. Medicare also stopped paying for new admissions once in that period.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, 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, 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, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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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 for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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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.
Hillside Manor offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 115
- Occupancy 48%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection March 2026
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