nursing home in Wisconsin Dells, WI

Wisconsin Dells Health Services

300 Race St., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 · (608) 254-2574

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Wisconsin Dells Health Services at a glance

Wisconsin Dells Health Services is a 90-bed for-profit nursing home in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (Columbia County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Wisconsin average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 30, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 37.5% per year (state average 46.9%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
90
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
North Shore Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
December 1, 1985
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Columbia County
CMS Certification Number
525391

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.1 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.1 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.44 hrsWisconsin average4.21 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.44 hrs4.21 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.94 hrs0.99 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.22 hrs2.58 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.20 hrs3.77 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)37.5%46.9%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)23.1%39.7%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility3Wisconsin average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)399Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)043Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)35100.380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Wisconsin average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$48,150$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds9077107
Average residents per day465586
Occupancy51.2%74%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.9%Wisconsin average3.3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.9%3.3%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)4.2%5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)15.9%15.8%15.4%Average
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.2%2.7%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%2.1%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)18.4%16.1%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)27.8%18.4%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)7.7%5.1%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)13.2%5.7%12.8%Average
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0.6%0.1%0.1%Worse
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)6.9%16.9%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)29%24.6%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%95%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)94.7%95.7%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility3.1%Wisconsin average1.2%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Wisconsin and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.1%1.2%1.6%Worse
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)77.8%82.2%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)96.4%86.5%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 30, 2026
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
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 26, 2026
April 30, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 30, 2026
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 30, 2026
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 30, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 30, 2026
Standard
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
August 7, 2025
Complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 27, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0009
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 8, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 30, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
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 April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Complaint
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 April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
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 April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
March 11, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2025
September 3, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2024
May 21, 2024
Complaint
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2024
May 21, 2024
Complaint
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 June 13, 2024
May 21, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
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 May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 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 May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2024
April 17, 2024
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 15, 2024
February 27, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2024

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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
NSHC WISCONSIN LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%04/04/2017
CIBC BANK USA
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
CIBC BANK USA
Organization
5% or greater security interestNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
BELONGIA, CHRISTINA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2019
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/13/2025
CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/14/2025
FLYGT, THOMAS
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
GEE, DARREN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/30/2021
GREER, LAUREN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/29/2023
HAMMERLY, JORDYN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/27/2022
NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/11/2025
NSH 300 RACE STREET LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
NSH REHAB LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/13/2025
PATZER, COLLEEN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/14/2023
PURTELL, BRIAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2018
WIPFLI LLP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/13/2025
BAUMANN, TROY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/04/2017
HOEHN, JEFFREY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/04/2017
BAUMANN, TROY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/04/2017
BELONGIA, CHRISTINA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2019
CIBC BANK USA
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2024
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/22/2018
CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
FLYGT, THOMAS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
GEE, DARREN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/30/2021
GREER, LAUREN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE11/29/2023
HAMMERLY, JORDYN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/27/2022
HOEHN, JEFFREY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/04/2017
NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/04/2017
NSH REHAB LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025
PATZER, COLLEEN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/14/2023
PURTELL, BRIAN
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2018
WIPFLI LLP
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is Wisconsin Dells Health Services's rating?

Wisconsin Dells Health Services has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Wisconsin nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Wisconsin Dells Health Services receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Wisconsin average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells Health Services and how do I contact it?

Wisconsin Dells Health Services is at 300 Race St., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965. Phone: (608) 254-2574.

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.