Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines
206 N Willson Dr · Altoona, WI · 54720 · 7155987800
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
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 March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525724 · certified since July 22, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.