Reedsburg, WI

Sauk Co Health Care Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $160,977 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1051 Clark St, Reedsburg, WI

(608) 524-7500

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

82

Certified beds

Average residents

51

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.99

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.97 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.77

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.05

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.59 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.81

All reported nurse hours · state 4.20 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.77

RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.18

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.72 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.64

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.66 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.15

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.58

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.18

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

77%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

62%

Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,307

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

36.65

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9900

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.27

Baseline 19.73% · Performance 19.45% · Measure score 4.27 · Achievement 4.27 · Improvement 0.51

Healthcare-associated infections

4.24

Baseline 6.27% · Performance 6.57% · Measure score 4.24 · Achievement 4.24 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

0.74

Performance 60.66% · Measure score 0.74 · Achievement 0.74 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.41

Baseline 4.11 hours · Performance 4.62 hours · Measure score 5.41 · Achievement 5.41 · Improvement 2.56

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.9%
10.72%
0.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 47 · Observed rate 4.26% · Lower 95% interval 6.38%
Discharge to community 56.16%
50.57%
5.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 61.54% · Lower 95% interval 41.87%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.95
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 94.12%
95.27%
1.1 pts worse
Numerator 48 · Denominator 51
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 51
Discharge self-care score 54.55%
53.69%
0.9 pts better
Numerator 24 · Denominator 44
Discharge mobility score 47.73%
50.94%
3.2 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 44
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 51 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.57%
7.12%
0.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 39 · Observed rate 2.56% · Lower 95% interval 3.36%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.9%
8.2%
6.3 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 105
Staff flu vaccination coverage 80.32%
42%
38.3 pts better
Numerator 151 · Denominator 188
Discharge function score 47.73%
56.45%
8.7 pts worse
Numerator 21 · Denominator 44
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 32 · Denominator 32
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 13.51%
25.2%
11.7 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 37

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
1.6
1 pts worse
1.9
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.1
2.2
1.9 pts worse
1.8
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.1 · Observed 3.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.7%
95.7%
2 pts better
93.4%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.8% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 97.7% · 4Q avg 97.7%
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 0.6%
3.2%
2.6 pts better
3.3%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.8%
5.0%
3.2 pts better
11.4%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 1.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.5%
4.9%
2.4 pts better
5.4%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 6.1%
16.6%
10.5 pts better
19.6%
13.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 6.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.0%
16.7%
1.7 pts better
16.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.6% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 16.7% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 15.0% · 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 28.9%
21.1%
7.8 pts worse
16.3%
12.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 32.2% · Q3 47.5% · 4Q avg 28.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 28.4%
17.3%
11.1 pts worse
14.9%
13.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.5% · Q2 25.6% · Q3 44.7% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 28.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
2.3%
2.3 pts better
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% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
3.0%
0.1 pts better
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.4%
25.5%
9.1 pts better
19.8%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.9% · Q2 14.1% · Q3 28.4% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 16.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
5.5%
2.8 pts better
5.1%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.1%
86.8%
3.7 pts worse
81.7%
1.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 65.7% · Q2 76.7% · Q3 90.0% · Q4 93.9% · 4Q avg 83.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.6%
15.0%
0.4 pts better
12.0%
2.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.6% · Observed 12.5% · Expected 9.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
1.3%
1.4 pts worse
1.6%
1.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
82.2%
4.2 pts better
79.7%
6.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 86.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.9%
22.7%
1.8 pts better
23.9%
3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.9% · Observed 17.5% · Expected 20.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-07 · Fire 2025-04-07

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-01 · Fire 2024-05-01

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-02-01 · Fire 2023-02-01

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2025-04-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2025-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-03-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-01

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-05-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-01

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-05-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-01

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2024-05-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-02-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-01

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-01

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-02-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

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 2025-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-03

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-12-18

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-07

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

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 2025-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2025-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-07

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-04-08

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-10-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-31

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-10-30

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 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-30

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-10-31

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-05-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-01

F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2024-05-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-01

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-05-16

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$123,000 2025-04-07

Fine

Fine · fine $123,000

Fine

$11,723 2024-10-30

Fine

Fine · fine $11,723

Fine

$26,254 2024-05-01

Fine

Fine · fine $26,254

Fine

Ownership

Sauk County

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2010-06-10
Sauk County

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2010-06-10
Vosen, Jennifer

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-05-01
Vosen, Jennifer

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-03-23

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