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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.91
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.40
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.01
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.04
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 26.7% |
21.1%
5.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
10.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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