9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Wisconsin Dells, WI
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 9 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
300 Race St, Wisconsin Dells, WI
(608) 254-2574
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
52
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
North Shore Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
58 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 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
0.91
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.97 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.40
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.01
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.59 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.33
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
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.72 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.73
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
0.83
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.03
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.50
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,525
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
43.92
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9970
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
5.22
Baseline 15.85% · Performance 19.01% · Measure score 5.22 · Achievement 5.22 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
4.37
Baseline 5.48% · Performance 6.53% · Measure score 4.37 · Achievement 4.37 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.26
Baseline 48.39% · Performance 34.00% · Measure score 7.26 · Achievement 7.26 · Improvement 5.61
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.72
Baseline 3.28 hours · Performance 3.28 hours · Measure score 0.72 · Achievement 0.72 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.8% |
10.72%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 97 · Observed rate 10.31% · Lower 95% interval 7.38% |
| Discharge to community | 55.28% |
50.57%
4.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 93 · Observed rate 51.61% · Lower 95% interval 47.05% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.02 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 90.57% |
95.27%
4.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 48 · Denominator 53 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 53 |
| Discharge self-care score | 48.72% |
53.69%
5 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 39 |
| Discharge mobility score | 48.72% |
50.94%
2.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 39 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 53 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.53% |
7.12%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 51 · Observed rate 3.92% · Lower 95% interval 3.99% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 8.16% |
8.2%
About the same
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 49 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 36.9% |
42%
5.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 84 |
| Discharge function score | 61.54% |
56.45%
5.1 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 39 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 26 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 33.33% |
25.2%
8.1 pts better
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 21 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.6
1.2 pts better
|
1.9
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
2.2
1.7 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.5 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.6 · 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 | 2.5% |
3.2%
0.7 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 13.7% |
5.0%
8.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 18.9% · 4Q avg 13.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.8% |
4.9%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 13.9% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 8.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.0% |
16.6%
12.6 pts better
|
19.6%
15.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.5% |
16.7%
1.2 pts better
|
16.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 17.9% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 15.5% · 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 | 26.7% |
21.1%
5.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
10.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 26.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.7% |
17.3%
8.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 35.3% · Q3 32.4% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 25.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
2.3%
1.7 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
3.0%
3 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 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 new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.5% |
25.5%
3 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.4% · Q2 30.5% · Q3 41.3% · Q4 23.2% · 4Q avg 28.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
5.5%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 4.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% |
86.8%
10.6 pts better
|
81.7%
15.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.7% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.1% · 4Q avg 97.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.1% |
15.0%
7.9 pts better
|
12.0%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.1% · Observed 6.7% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.8% |
82.2%
4.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 77.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.3% |
22.7%
7.4 pts better
|
23.9%
8.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.3% · Observed 13.3% · Expected 20.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-04-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-30
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-05-15
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 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-02-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-21
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-02-22
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-02-21
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2023-02-20
Inspection history
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-08-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-01
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 2025-04-01
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-01
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 2025-04-01
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 2025-04-01
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-01
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 2024-06-13
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-06-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-15
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 2024-05-15
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-02-24
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-02-23
Health
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2023-02-23
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-02-24
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-02-24
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-02-24
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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