Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Dove Healthcare - Fennimore
1850 11th St, Fennimore, WI · (608) 822-6100
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 41
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Dove Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- May 14, 1989
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How this home got 2 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Wisconsin.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★2 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Wisconsin homes
Dove Healthcare - Fennimore carries 116.75 inspection points. That is fewer than 24% of Wisconsin's 321 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Wisconsin: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–11 pts
- 4★ 11–37 pts
- 3★ 37–76 pts
- 2★ 76–130.75 pts
- 1★ over 130.75 pts
Bars show every rated home in Wisconsin by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
27 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (3)
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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J
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Everything else, by area of care
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation8D
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nutrition and Dietary4F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning3F
- F
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Rights2F
- F
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care2D
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Infection Control2F
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Pharmacy Service2D
- D
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.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nursing and Physician Services1D
- D
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspection history
2025-09-10
9 health deficiencies · 13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
2024-08-01
10 health deficiencies · 12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2023-04-12
8 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 56 min of nursing staff time a day, 55 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 56 min
Wisconsin average
4 h 15 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 57% of nursing staff and 50% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$105,891 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-10 | Fine | $65,240 |
| 2025-09-10 | Payment Denial · 27 day denial | $0 |
| 2025-07-02 | Fine | $24,667 |
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $15,984 |
| 2024-08-01 | Payment Denial · 19 day denial | $0 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.6 pts better | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.1 pts worse | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine3.3 pts better | 99.3% | 96.0% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine4.4 pts better | 100.0% | 95.6% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.4 pts better | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms2.3 pts better | 3.7% | 6.0% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.4 pts better | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.1 pts worse | 21.9% | 16.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication15.5 pts worse | 31.4% | 15.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened1.5 pts better | 15.5% | 17.0% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased1.8 pts better | 14.0% | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.9 pts better | 0.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2 pts better | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.4 pts worse | 29.0% | 23.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1 pts worse | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine9.3 pts better | 96.2% | 86.9% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.2 pts better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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Who owns and runs it
6 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
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| Wisconsin 3 Holdco LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 3 facilities |
| Markovits, Isaak | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 50% | 20 facilities |
| Richland, Ilan | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 50% | 20 facilities |
| Markovits, Isaak | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 20 facilities |
| Markovits, Isaak | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 20 facilities |
| Richland, Ilan | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 20 facilities |
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Fire safety
29 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke14F
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- C
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems6F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- E
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Egress6E
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D
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.
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Services2F
- E
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Emergency Preparedness1F
- F
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
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★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- J
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 43 min
- Fines
- $0
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- J
- Nursing / resident / day
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- Fines
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- G
- Nursing / resident / day
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