Nursing homes in Hayward, WI that take Medicare & Medicaid

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2 nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) in Hayward are certified by Medicare or Medicaid, with an average CMS rating of 3.5 stars (Wisconsin: 3.1). The highest rated is Water's Edge. 2 accept Medicaid.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check each home's latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

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Nurse hours: the bar is the home; the tick is the Wisconsin median (4.04 hours).

Questions about nursing homes in Hayward

Which nursing homes in Hayward accept Medicaid?

2 of 2 are certified for Medicaid, according to CMS, including Water's Edge, Hayward Health Services. Certification doesn't mean a Medicaid bed is open; call and ask, including whether they accept residents whose Medicaid application is pending.

Which accept Medicare for short-term rehab?

2 of 2 are Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. The best CMS short-stay quality ratings are at Water's Edge (3 of 5) and Hayward Health Services (2 of 5).

What is the highest-rated nursing home in Hayward?

Water's Edge has the highest CMS overall rating in Hayward (4 of 5). Ratings are from October 2026.

How do Hayward nursing homes compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

Their average CMS rating is 3.5 stars, above the Wisconsin average of 3.1. 0 of 2 were fined by CMS in the last three years.

Are there small nursing homes in Hayward?

2 of 2 nursing homes in Hayward have fewer than 60 certified beds, according to CMS.

How many nursing homes in Hayward have no CMS fines?

2 of 2 nursing homes in Hayward have no CMS fines in the last three years, according to CMS.

How much does a nursing home cost in Hayward?

CMS doesn't publish prices, so ask each home for its daily rate. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay, with daily coinsurance from day 21; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who meet Wisconsin's income and asset rules.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, October 2026. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data.