7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Chetek, WI
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $6,500 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
725 Knapp St, Chetek, WI
(715) 924-4891
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
97
Certified beds
Average residents
65
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Synergy Senior Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-05-10
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.20
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.34
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.33
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.44
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.9 |
2.2
1.7 pts worse
|
1.8
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% |
3.2%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.1% |
5.0%
3.9 pts better
|
11.4%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.3% |
4.9%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.1% |
16.6%
3.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.1% |
16.7%
8.6 pts better
|
16.7%
8.6 pts better
|
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 | 17.0% |
21.1%
4.1 pts better
|
16.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.9% |
17.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
2.3%
1.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
3.0%
2.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.0% |
25.5%
6.5 pts better
|
19.8%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
5.5%
1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
86.8%
12.8 pts better
|
81.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.3% |
15.0%
1.7 pts better
|
12.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
82.2%
17.8 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.7% |
22.7%
2 pts better
|
23.9%
3.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-04-14
Inspection history
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-04-19
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 2025-04-19
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-19
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-19
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-14
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-17
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-04-24
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 2023-04-24
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $6,500
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
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