Lancaster Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
1350 S Madison St, Lancaster, WI 53813
Lancaster Care Center is a senior care community located in Lancaster, WI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Lancaster area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (608) 723-4143.
Operated by North Shore Healthcare, which runs 57 communities in our directory.
With 50 beds, Lancaster Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Lancaster average about 38 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 84% of its licensed beds. That is above the Lancaster average of roughly 75%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Lancaster average about 3.5 stars. 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 August 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Lancaster average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in Grant County, WI.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Lancaster Care Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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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
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
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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.
Lancaster Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Individual
- Beds / units 50
- Occupancy 84%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection August 2025
Resident & family reviews
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