11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Wausau, WI
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3107 Westhill Dr, Wausau, WI
(715) 842-0575
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
68
Certified beds
Average residents
57
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
North Shore Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-05-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.13
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.39
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.23
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.37
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.6
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
2.2
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.6% |
95.7%
0.9 pts better
|
93.4%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.0% |
95.0%
1 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.4% |
3.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.0% |
5.0%
3 pts better
|
11.4%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% |
4.9%
2 pts better
|
5.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.9% |
16.6%
8.7 pts better
|
19.6%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.1% |
16.7%
4.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.4 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 | 21.2% |
21.1%
0.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.2% |
17.3%
4.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.3% |
2.3%
About the same
|
1.0%
1.3 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 | 24.0% |
25.5%
1.5 pts better
|
19.8%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% |
5.5%
2.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.3% |
86.8%
1.5 pts better
|
81.7%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.5% |
15.0%
5.5 pts better
|
12.0%
2.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
1.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.7% |
82.2%
3.5 pts better
|
79.7%
6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.3% |
22.7%
2.4 pts better
|
23.9%
3.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-12-15
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-12-15
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 2024-09-14
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 2024-09-14
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-14
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-09-14
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-09-14
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-17
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-09-17
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 2023-09-17
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-09-17
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-09-17
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-17
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-12
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 2025-12-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-09-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-21
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-01
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-09-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-15
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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