Birch Hill Health Services
1475 Birch Hill Lane · Shawano, WI · 54166 · 7155263161
50 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: North Shore Healthcare
- 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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 11, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 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 December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 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 October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525412 · certified since June 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.