Morrow Memorial Home
331 S Water St · Sparta, WI · 54656 · 6082693168
80 certified beds Non profit - Church related
- 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
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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 28, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525662 · certified since October 1, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.