Quick answers
- Is Compassionate Heights licensed?
- Compassionate Heights appears on the official license list of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living (list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Community-Based Residential Facility”, license number 0019055, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Compassionate Heights have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 17. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Compassionate Heights?
- N1495 County Road A, Kewaskum, WI 53040, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Compassionate Heights?
- (262) 483-6408, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend, West Bend (about 12 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Exodus Transitional Care Facility0.0 mi · Kewaskum, WI · capacity 20
- Kettle Moraine Gardens0.0 mi · Kewaskum, WI · capacity 48
- Compassionate Heights4.6 mi · West Bend, WI · capacity 8
- Serenity Villa V7.2 mi · Campbellsport, WI · capacity 22
- Forest Haven9.4 mi · Fredonia, WI · capacity 24
- Hilltop View of Fredonia Inc9.4 mi · Fredonia, WI · capacity 7
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- St Josephs Community Hospital West Bend12 mi · West Bend, WI
- Aurora Medical Center Washington County17 mi · Hartford, WI
- Aurora Medical Center19 mi · Grafton, WI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Community-Based Residential Facility |
|---|---|
| License number | 0019055 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 17 |
| Address | N1495 County Road A, Kewaskum, WI 53040 |
| County | Sheboygan |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (262) 483‑6408 |
| Licensing agency | Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Wisconsin — Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living, list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances