Burnett Medical Center
257 W St George Ave · Grantsburg, WI · 54840 · 7154635353
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 80 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
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.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
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.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
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.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
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.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525558 · certified since March 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.