Barron Care and Rehabilitation
660 E Birch Ave · Barron, WI · 54812 · 7155375643
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Care & Rehab
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $7,446 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
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 February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 7, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
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 November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
| July 10, 2023 | Fine | $7,446 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525648 · certified since June 1, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.