Northern Lights Hcc
706 Bratley Dr · Washburn, WI · 54891 · 7153735621
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Health Dimensions Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.95 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,945 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 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 August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 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 August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 30, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 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 June 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
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 June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 29, 2025 | Fine | $15,945 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525567 · certified since April 25, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.