Shawano, WI

Birch Hill Health Services

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1475 Birch Hill Lane, Shawano, WI

(715) 526-3161

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

50

Certified beds

Average residents

43

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

North Shore Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1988-06-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.52

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.70

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.17

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.14

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

29%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

33%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
95.7%
4.3 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.9%
95.0%
0.1 pts worse
95.5%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.9%
3.2%
0.7 pts worse
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.9%
5.0%
4.9 pts worse
11.4%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
4.9%
3.2 pts better
5.4%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.6%
16.6%
1 pts better
19.6%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 44.9%
16.7%
28.2 pts worse
16.7%
28.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 20.8%
21.1%
0.3 pts better
16.3%
4.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 31.6%
17.3%
14.3 pts worse
14.9%
16.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.2%
2.3%
0.9 pts worse
1.0%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
3.0%
1 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 35.9%
25.5%
10.4 pts worse
19.8%
16.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
5.5%
1.7 pts better
5.1%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.0%
86.8%
7.2 pts better
81.7%
12.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
1.3%
0.2 pts better
1.6%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.1%
82.2%
0.1 pts worse
79.7%
2.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-25 · Fire 2024-09-25

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-30 · Fire 2023-08-30

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-09-22 · Fire 2022-09-22

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-10-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-10-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-10-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-10

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-10

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-10

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-06-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-30

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Nshr Operations LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 14 facilities 2019-10-01
Arrowhead 123 LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2019-10-01
Baumann, Troy

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 59 facilities 2019-10-01
Baumann, Troy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 59 facilities 2019-10-01
Baumann, Troy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 59 facilities 2019-10-01
Hoehn, Jeffrey

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 59 facilities 2019-10-01
Hoehn, Jeffrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 59 facilities 2019-10-01
Hoehn, Jeffrey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 59 facilities 2019-10-01
Mills, David

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2019-10-01
Mills, David

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2019-10-01
North Shore Healthcare LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 56 facilities 2019-12-01
The Lane Morrell Bowen Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2019-10-01

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