3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Superior, WI
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
35 N 28th St, Superior, WI
(715) 392-3300
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
72
Certified beds
Average residents
66
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-03-01
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
RN hours / resident day
1.05
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.97 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.27
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.51
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.59 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.82
All reported nurse hours · state 4.20 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.31
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.31
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
0.11
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.16
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.22
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.24
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
6%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
4,395
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.15
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9931
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
4.42
Baseline 19.37% · Performance 19.38% · Measure score 4.42 · Achievement 4.42 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 5.97% · Performance 8.25% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
9.20
Performance 26.09% · Measure score 9.20 · Achievement 9.20 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.45
Baseline 3.81 hours · Performance 3.77 hours · Measure score 2.45 · Achievement 2.45 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.3% |
10.72%
0.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 85 · Observed rate 9.41% · Lower 95% interval 6.98% |
| Discharge to community | 49.99% |
50.57%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 79 · Observed rate 45.57% · Lower 95% interval 36.63% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.12 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 93 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.08% |
0.77%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 93 |
| Discharge self-care score | 69.23% |
53.69%
15.5 pts better
|
Numerator 45 · Denominator 65 |
| Discharge mobility score | 67.69% |
50.94%
16.8 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 65 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.08% |
2.29%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 93 · Adjusted rate 1.29% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.25% |
7.12%
1.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 52 · Observed rate 11.54% · Lower 95% interval 4.79% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.88% |
8.2%
4.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 129 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 58.9% |
42%
16.9 pts better
|
Numerator 86 · Denominator 146 |
| Discharge function score | 72.31% |
56.45%
15.9 pts better
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 65 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 29 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 37 · Denominator 37 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 60.38% |
25.2%
35.2 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 53 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.6
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.2
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.7 · 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 | 2.2% |
3.2%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.9% |
5.0%
4.1 pts better
|
11.4%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.5% |
4.9%
4.4 pts better
|
5.4%
4.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.2% |
16.6%
0.4 pts better
|
19.6%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.7% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 18.8% · Q4 16.3% · 4Q avg 16.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.9% |
16.7%
7.8 pts better
|
16.7%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 8.9% · 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 | 22.3% |
21.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.1% · Q2 23.6% · Q3 25.6% · Q4 18.3% · 4Q avg 22.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.5% |
17.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.6% · Q2 10.4% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 18.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.2% |
2.3%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.3% |
3.0%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.7% |
25.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.8% · Q2 20.3% · Q3 26.6% · Q4 23.7% · 4Q avg 25.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.4% |
5.5%
5.1 pts better
|
5.1%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.0% |
86.8%
12.2 pts better
|
81.7%
17.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.8% · Q4 97.6% · 4Q avg 99.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.8% |
15.0%
3.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
6.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.8% · Observed 20.4% · Expected 12.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.1% |
1.3%
1.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.2% |
82.2%
11 pts better
|
79.7%
13.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.7% |
22.7%
3 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.7% · Observed 28.6% · Expected 26.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-10
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-09-06
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 2024-09-06
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-06
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 2024-09-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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