nursing home in Ladysmith, WI
Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1
1001 E 11th St N, Ladysmith, WI 54848 · (715) 532-5546
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 at a glance
Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 is a 32-bed for-profit nursing home in Ladysmith, Wisconsin (Rusk County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Wisconsin average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 24, 2026) found 15 health citations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 29% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 32
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Care & Rehab
- Medicare-certified since
- June 15, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Rusk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 525592
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) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.27 hrs | 4.21 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.35 hrs | 0.99 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.66 hrs | 2.58 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.81 hrs | 3.77 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.3% | 39.7% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 15 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 69 | 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 | 32 | 77 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 31 | 55 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.3% | 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) | 7% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.6% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.9% | 15.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25% | 16.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 30.6% | 18.4% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| 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) | 5.6% | 16.9% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 31.3% | 24.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.4% | 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 pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 74% | 86.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 Complaint | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0620 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 10, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 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 March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 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 March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | 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 March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2026 |
| February 24, 2026 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 March 18, 2026 |
| December 8, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2025 |
| August 11, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 27, 2025 |
| November 13, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| November 13, 2024 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| November 13, 2024 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 December 17, 2024 |
| November 13, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| November 13, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| November 13, 2024 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 17, 2024 |
| November 13, 2024 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 13, 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 4, 2024 |
| November 13, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 4, 2024 |
| November 30, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| November 30, 2023 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 21, 2023 |
| October 25, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAYER, GRANT Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/08/2021 |
| BECHTEL, JESSICA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2025 |
| HANSON, TORI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
| LADYSMITH CAMPUS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| NOVAK, ANNMARIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| SADOWSKA, TIMOTHY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| THAYER, GRANT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| WINIARCZYK, KATHERINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| THAYER, GRANT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| THAYER, GRANT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| BECHTEL, JESSICA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2025 |
| HANSON, TORI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
| NOVAK, ANNMARIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| SADOWSKA, TIMOTHY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| THAYER, GRANT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| WINIARCZYK, KATHERINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
| THAYER, GRANT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/08/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1's rating?
Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 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 Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a Wisconsin average of 9.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 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 Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Care & Rehab. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 and how do I contact it?
Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 is at 1001 E 11th St N, Ladysmith, WI 54848. Phone: (715) 532-5546.
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.