nursing home in Ellsworth, WI
Ellsworth Health Services
403 N Maple St, Ellsworth, WI 54011 · (715) 273-5821
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- 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
Ellsworth Health Services at a glance
Ellsworth Health Services is a 50-bed for-profit nursing home in Ellsworth, Wisconsin (Pierce County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Wisconsin average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 17, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 20.6% 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
- April 1, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Pierce County
- CMS Certification Number
- 525483
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| 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 |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.73 hrs | 4.21 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.03 hrs | 0.99 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.14 hrs | 2.58 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.25 hrs | 3.77 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20.6% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 39.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 5 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $48,150 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 | 77 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 30 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 59.2% | 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) | 0% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.5% | 15.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| 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) | 20.7% | 16.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 22.1% | 18.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 7.1% | 16.9% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.5% | 24.6% | 19% | Average |
| 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) | 100% | 95.7% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 82.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.4% | 86.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | D Potential harm, isolated | No revisit needed |
| June 17, 2026 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | No revisit needed |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| August 28, 2025 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 September 28, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Standard | 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 September 28, 2025 |
| June 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 10, 2024 |
| June 12, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 8, 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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSHR OPERATIONS LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2019 |
| ARROWHEAD 123 LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| MILLS, DAVID Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 18% | 10/01/2019 |
| THE LANE MORRELL BOWEN TRUST Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| CIBC BANK USA Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| CIBC BANK USA Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| ARROWHEAD 123 LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| BAUMANN, TROY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| BELONGIA, CHRISTINA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2025 |
| CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2025 |
| FIELD, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| GEE, DARREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| GREER, LAUREN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/29/2023 |
| HOEHN, JEFFREY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
| NSH 403 MAPLE STREET LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| NSH REHAB LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2025 |
| PATZER, COLLEEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2023 |
| PURTELL, BRIAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| THE LANE MORRELL BOWEN TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| TOWNSON, MCKENZIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2026 |
| WIPFLI LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/2025 |
| BAUMANN, TROY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| HOEHN, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| BAUMANN, TROY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| 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 | 12/01/2019 |
| CONTINUUM THERAPY PARTNERS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| FIELD, THOMAS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| 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 | 12/01/2019 |
| NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| 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 |
| TOWNSON, MCKENZIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2026 |
| WIPFLI LLP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ellsworth Health Services's rating?
Ellsworth Health Services has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Wisconsin nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Ellsworth Health Services receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Wisconsin average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth Health Services and how do I contact it?
Ellsworth Health Services is at 403 N Maple St, Ellsworth, WI 54011. Phone: (715) 273-5821.
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.