Sister Bay, WI

Serenity Spring Senior Living At Scandia Village

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

10560 Applewood Rd, Sister Bay, WI

(920) 854-2317

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

50

Certified beds

Average residents

41

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Continuum Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-10-11

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.98

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.59

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.09

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.02

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

63%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

77%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
1.6
1 pts better
1.9
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
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
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 96.9%
95.0%
1.9 pts better
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
3.2%
1.7 pts worse
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
5.0%
3.1 pts better
11.4%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
4.9%
1.2 pts better
5.4%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.9%
16.6%
7.3 pts worse
19.6%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.7%
16.7%
6 pts worse
16.7%
6 pts worse
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 23.9%
21.1%
2.8 pts worse
16.3%
7.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.3%
17.3%
7 pts worse
14.9%
9.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
2.3%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
3.0%
2.2 pts better
1.7%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.6%
25.5%
2.1 pts worse
19.8%
7.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.1%
5.5%
2.6 pts worse
5.1%
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
86.8%
7.5 pts better
81.7%
12.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 15.5%
15.0%
0.5 pts worse
12.0%
3.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
1.3%
0.1 pts worse
1.6%
0.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.7%
82.2%
15.5 pts worse
79.7%
13 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.4%
22.7%
7.3 pts better
23.9%
8.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-07 · Fire 2025-05-07

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-24 · Fire 2024-04-24

21 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

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

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-07-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K925 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

Corrected 2025-06-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-08-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-24

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

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-03-01

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

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-03-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2025-06-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-17

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-17

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 2024-10-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2024-05-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

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 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-24

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-05-24

C · Minimal harm 2024-04-24

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-30

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2023-06-26

G · Actual harm 2023-04-27

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 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

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 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-26

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

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-03-01

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

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2023-03-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bruckstein, Daniel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 5 facilities 2024-01-26
Bruckstein, Daniel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2024-01-26
Dorn, Cheryl

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2024-01-26

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