Door County Memorial Hospital SNF
323 S 18th Ave · Sturgeon Bay, WI · 54235 · 9207435566
32 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · 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 July 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525377 · certified since October 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.