nursing home in Tomahawk, WI
Riverview Health Services
428 N 6th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487 · (715) 453-2511
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Riverview Health Services at a glance
Riverview Health Services is a 50-bed for-profit nursing home in Tomahawk, Wisconsin (Lincoln County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Wisconsin average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 27, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $5,286.
Nursing staff turnover is 37.5% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 50
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- North Shore Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1983
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lincoln County
- CMS Certification Number
- 525332
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.58 hrs | 4.21 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.85 hrs | 0.99 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.92 hrs | 2.58 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.24 hrs | 3.77 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.5% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.1% | 39.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 38 | 100.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $5,286 | $48,150 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 77 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 31 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61.4% | 74% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.9% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.6% | 15.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.1% | 16.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 32.2% | 18.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.2% | 5.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15% | 16.9% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.1% | 24.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78.8% | 95% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.5% | 95.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 42.9% | 82.2% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.4% | 86.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | No revisit needed |
| January 27, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 27, 2026 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 27, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 27, 2026 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 27, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 27, 2026 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 27, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| November 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 6, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0927 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
| September 27, 2023 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 27, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $5,286 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $1,899 |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSHC WISCONSIN LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/21/2016 |
| CIBC BANK USA Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| BELONGIA, CHRISTINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| GEE, DARREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2021 |
| GPH TOMAHAWK RIVERVIEW LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| GREER, LAUREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/29/2023 |
| HOSTETLER, HARRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| IHM, KYLA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2024 |
| NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| NSHC WISCONSIN LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2025 |
| NSH REHAB LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2025 |
| PATZER, COLLEEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2023 |
| PURTELL, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| WIPFLI LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| BAUMANN, TROY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| HOEHN, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| BAUMANN, TROY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| BELONGIA, CHRISTINA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| CIBC BANK USA Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2018 |
| CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| GEE, DARREN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2021 |
| GREER, LAUREN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/29/2023 |
| HOEHN, JEFFREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| HOSTETLER, HARRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| IHM, KYLA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2024 |
| NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| NSH REHAB LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| PATZER, COLLEEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2023 |
| PURTELL, BRIAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| WIPFLI LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Riverview Health Services's rating?
Riverview Health Services has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Wisconsin nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Riverview Health Services receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Wisconsin average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Riverview Health Services accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Riverview Health Services?
It is for profit - corporation and part of North Shore Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Riverview Health Services and how do I contact it?
Riverview Health Services is at 428 N 6th St, Tomahawk, WI 54487. Phone: (715) 453-2511.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.