North Shore Healthcare at Marshfield
814 W 14th St · Marshfield, WI · 54449 · 7153871188
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: North Shore Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
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 April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 4, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C January 4, 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 January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 5, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525304 · certified since December 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.