CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Waukesha County Mental Health Center
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Nearest emergency rooms
- 1.1mi Waukesha Memorial Hospital Waukesha, WI · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 16 min Call Waukesha Memorial Hospital Directions to Waukesha Memorial Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Waukesha Memorial Hospital
- 7.8mi Froedtert Community Hospital New Berlin, WI · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 9 min Call Froedtert Community Hospital Directions to Froedtert Community Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Froedtert Community Hospital
- 9.8mi Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI · Emergency room Call Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Directions to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (Google Maps) Details for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Quick answers about Waukesha County Mental Health Center
What is the phone number for Waukesha County Mental Health Center?
The main phone number for Waukesha County Mental Health Center is (262) 548-7950, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (262) 548-7950What is the address of Waukesha County Mental Health Center?
Waukesha County Mental Health Center is at 1501 Airport Rd, Waukesha, WI 53188.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Waukesha County Mental Health Center have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Waukesha County Mental Health Center in Medicare data. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Waukesha County Mental Health Center. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Waukesha County Mental Health Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Waukesha County Mental Health Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 524026). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Wisconsin that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | 48 of 48 plans | – | Participating |
| Quartz | 30 of 30 plans | – | Preferred |
| CareSource | 28 of 28 plans | – | Preferred |
| Network Health | 26 of 30 plans | PRESTIGEBRONZEESSENTIAL, PRESTIGEBRONZEESSENTIALDV, PRESTIGEBRONZEPLUS, PRESTIGEGOLD | Prestigebronzeessential |
| UnitedHealthcare | 16 of 16 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Wisconsin
Plans that include this hospital: Anthem Bronze Preferred HSA, Anthem Bronze Preferred HSA Standard, Anthem Gold Preferred Standard, Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Preferred 0 Med Ded HSA, Anthem Silver Preferred, Anthem Silver Preferred Standard Compare plans
Adults in Wisconsin qualify for Medicaid up to 95% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Wisconsin Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Waukesha County Mental Health Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Waukesha County Mental Health Center is in network for 5 Marketplace insurers in Wisconsin: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (48 of 48 plans), Quartz (30 of 30 plans), CareSource (28 of 28 plans) and 2 other insurers. This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Waukesha County Mental Health Center take Medicare?
Waukesha County Mental Health Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 524026), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Waukesha County Mental Health Center accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Waukesha County Mental Health Center is in network for 48 of 48 plans that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Waukesha County Mental Health Center accept Quartz?
Waukesha County Mental Health Center is in network for 30 of 30 plans that Quartz sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to Quartz's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Waukesha County Mental Health Center accept CareSource?
Waukesha County Mental Health Center is in network for 28 of 28 plans that CareSource sells on the Wisconsin Marketplace in 2027, according to CareSource's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at Waukesha County Mental Health Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.0mi Aria of Waukesha Waukesha, WI · 105 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5 Abuse citation (CMS)
- 1.9mi Avina of Pewaukee Waukesha, WI · 120 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 1.9mi Lindengrove Waukesha Waukesha, WI · 61 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 1.5mi DaVita Spring City DialysisWaukesha, WI
- 3.1mi Fresenius Medical Care Midwest WaukeshaWaukesha, WI
- 3.1mi DaVita Waukesha DialysisWaukesha, WI
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 3.1mi Hannah Home Health CareWaukesha, WI · 72% would recommend
- 3.1mi Prohealth Home CareWaukesha, WI · 85% would recommend
- 3.1mi Commonheart Home HealthWaukesha, WI · 72% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 1.5mi Optage HospiceWaukesha, WI Not rated
- 3.1mi Prohealth Home HospiceWaukesha, WI · 92% would recommend
- 3.1mi St Croix Hospice WaukeshaWaukesha, WI · 85% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Waukesha County Mental Health Center reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Readmitted within 30 days: 18% here, against 19% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.
After discharge
During the stay
Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Treatment programs near Waukesha County Mental Health Center
Mental health and substance use programs within 30 miles, for care before or after a hospital stay. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
- 1.0mi Iris Health Clinic 255 West Broadway, Waukesha, WI 262-701-7257
- 1.0mi Iris Health Clinic 255 West Broadway, Waukesha, WI 262-701-7257
- 1.2mi WisHope Recovery Center 223 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, WI 262-701-7257
- 1.2mi WisHope Recovery Center 223 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, WI 262-701-7257
- 1.2mi ProHealth Care 1SE Behavioral Medicine Center · 725 American Avenue, Waukesha, WI 262-928-2310
- 1.4mi Waukesha Comprehensive Treatment Ctr Quality Addiction Management Inc · 2422 North Grandview Boulevard, Waukesha, WI 262-549-6600
- 1.6mi Family Services of Waukesha 2727 North Grandview Boulevard, Waukesha, WI 262-547-5567
- 1.6mi Family Services of Waukesha Youth Clinic · 2727 North Grandview Boulevard, Waukesha, WI 262-544-9622
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
Find doctors in Waukesha
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Waukesha, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Wisconsin hospital finances.
Who owns Waukesha County Mental Health Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Waukesha County, a non-profit organization.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Waukesha County Mental Health Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Dental: Parts of Waukesha are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 19.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Wisconsin earn a median $95,530 a year. Healthcare salaries in Wisconsin.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Wisconsin shortage areas
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