Meadowbrook at Appleton
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Appleton, WI with 104 certified beds. Ownership: for profit, corporation. CMS rates it 2 of 5 overall (below average).
- Health inspections2 of 5
- Staffing4 of 5
- Quality measures4 of 5
- Long-stay quality4 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.98 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 14 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number525264
- Address1335 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI, 54915
- CountyOutagamie
- OwnershipFor profit, corporation
- Certified beds104
- Residents per day, average42
- Phone(920) 731-6646
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey14 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints2
- Fines1, $15,642 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties1
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Jul 23, 2025 | 12 | 2 | 125 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.98 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Meadowbrook at Appleton is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Appleton, WI (CCN 525264) operating under for profit - corporation ownership, with 104 certified beds and an average daily census of about 42 residents. CMS assigned it a 2-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (below average), built from a 2/5 Health Inspection component, a 4/5 Staffing component, and a 4/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 14 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (2 complaint-based), with 1 fine totaling $15,642 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Meadowbrook at Appleton currently sits above that baseline. RN staffing is 0.98 hours per resident per day, which is 43% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Meadowbrook at Appleton's overall CMS rating?
Meadowbrook at Appleton has a 2-star overall CMS rating (Below average). Health inspection: 2/5. Staffing: 4/5. Quality measures: 4/5.
How many beds does Meadowbrook at Appleton have?
Meadowbrook at Appleton has 104 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 42 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Meadowbrook at Appleton's staffing compare to the national average?
Meadowbrook at Appleton has 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, which is 43% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Meadowbrook at Appleton have?
Meadowbrook at Appleton has 14 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 2 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 1 fine(s).
Who owns Meadowbrook at Appleton?
Meadowbrook at Appleton is operated under For profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 104 certified beds and is located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 525264. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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