33 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Minocqua, WI
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $37,716 in total fines with 32 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
9969 Old Hwy 70 Rd, Minocqua, WI
(715) 356-6016
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
72
Certified beds
Average residents
53
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-09
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.40
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.97 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.29
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.41
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.59 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.10
All reported nurse hours · state 4.20 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
0.69
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
1.91
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.72 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.41
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.66 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.43
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.25
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.28
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
100%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
100%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
8,557
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
26.34
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9841
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
4.37
Performance 6.53% · Measure score 4.37 · Achievement 4.37 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Total nurse turnover
0
Performance 73.53% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.53
Baseline 2.42 hours · Performance 3.77 hours · Measure score 3.53 · Achievement 2.44 · Improvement 3.53
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.51% |
10.72%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 13.79% · Lower 95% interval 7.85% |
| Discharge to community | 50.25% |
50.57%
0.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 50 · Observed rate 48% · Lower 95% interval 37.13% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 94.74% |
95.27%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 57 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 57 |
| Discharge self-care score | 48.84% |
53.69%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 43 |
| Discharge mobility score | 58.14% |
50.94%
7.2 pts better
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 43 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.51% |
2.29%
1.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 57 · Adjusted rate 3.07% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.53% |
7.12%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 31 · Observed rate 3.23% · Lower 95% interval 3.7% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 10% |
8.2%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 60 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 57.89% |
42%
15.9 pts better
|
Numerator 66 · Denominator 114 |
| Discharge function score | 60.47% |
56.45%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 43 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 90.91% |
96.28%
5.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 33 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 24.32% |
25.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 37 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.6
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.8 |
2.2
2.6 pts worse
|
1.8
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.8 · Observed 5.4 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.3% |
95.7%
1.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 93.9% · Q3 97.4% · Q4 88.6% · 4Q avg 94.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.2% |
95.0%
3.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% |
3.2%
0.3 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.4% |
5.0%
2.6 pts better
|
11.4%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.9% |
4.9%
4 pts better
|
5.4%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.3% |
16.6%
6.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.2% · Q2 23.3% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 26.5% · 4Q avg 23.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.4% |
16.7%
2.3 pts better
|
16.7%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 9.5% · Q3 16.0% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.3% |
21.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 21.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.7% |
17.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.8% · Q2 20.7% · Q3 21.9% · Q4 15.6% · 4Q avg 19.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.2% |
2.3%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
3.0%
2.3 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.7% |
25.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 22.7% · Q3 27.4% · Q4 28.4% · 4Q avg 25.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.3% |
5.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 8.7% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 6.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 75.3% |
86.8%
11.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
6.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 75.0% · Q2 78.6% · Q3 79.4% · Q4 69.4% · 4Q avg 75.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.7% |
15.0%
7.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.7% · Observed 22.2% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.3%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 72.9% |
82.2%
9.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
6.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 72.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.2% |
22.7%
3.5 pts better
|
23.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.2% · Observed 18.5% · Expected 23.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-12-21
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 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-11-17
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2022-11-17
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-01-30
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-11-17
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-01-30
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-11-17
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-11-17
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-11-17
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-30
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Not marked corrected
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Not marked corrected
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Not marked corrected
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Not marked corrected
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Not marked corrected
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Not marked corrected
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Not marked corrected
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Not marked corrected
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-12-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-09
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Request a waiver if it can't meet the nurse staffing requirements.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-11-26
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-09-04
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-04
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 2025-09-04
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-18
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-18
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2025-04-23
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2025-01-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-29
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-03-06
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-11-25
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 2023-11-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-11-25
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-07-13
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-07-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-13
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-11-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-11-04
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 2022-11-04
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-11-04
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $20,915
Fine
Fine · fine $16,801
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-10-31 · 30 days
30 day denial
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
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