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
Chain footprint
5 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 4 staffing / 3 quality stars
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
1.20
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.97 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.34
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.33
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.59 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.87
All reported nurse hours · state 4.20 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.54
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.44
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.72 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.81
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.66 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
1.10
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.54
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.49
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
33%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
10,379
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
20.59
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9824
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 17.33% · Performance 23.40% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0.72
Baseline 10.24% · Performance 9.60% · Measure score 0.72 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.72
Total nurse turnover
6.3
Baseline 56.82% · Performance 37.93% · Measure score 6.3 · Achievement 6.3 · Improvement 5.41
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.22
Baseline 2.47 hours · Performance 3.04 hours · Measure score 1.22 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.22
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.13% |
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 122 · Observed rate 13.93% · Lower 95% interval 6.89% |
| Discharge to community | 35.47% |
50.57%
15.1 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 99 · Observed rate 27.27% · Lower 95% interval 26.23% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.94 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 100 · Denominator 100 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 100 |
| Discharge self-care score | 59.15% |
53.69%
5.5 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 71 |
| Discharge mobility score | 64.79% |
50.94%
13.9 pts better
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 71 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 100 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 9.6% |
7.12%
2.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 56 · Observed rate 16.07% · Lower 95% interval 6.36% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 20% |
8.2%
11.8 pts better
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 90 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 35.66% |
42%
6.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 51 · Denominator 143 |
| Discharge function score | 70.42% |
56.45%
14 pts better
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 71 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 30 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 36 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 25.93% |
25.2%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 54 |
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 3.2 · Expected 4.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 3.9 · Observed 6.9 · Expected 3.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% |
| 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 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.3% |
| 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 · Q1 20.5% · Q2 25.6% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 20.1% |
| 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 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 12.8% · 4Q avg 8.1% · 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 | 17.0% |
21.1%
4.1 pts better
|
16.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 17.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 19.0% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 21.3% · 4Q avg 18.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 29.4% · Q2 25.4% · Q3 13.2% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 19.0% |
| 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 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 98.3% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.6% |
| 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 · Adjusted 13.3% · Observed 13.5% · Expected 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Adjusted 20.7% · Observed 20.3% · Expected 23.3% · Used in QM five-star |
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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