Dove Healthcare - Fennimore
1850 11th St · Fennimore, WI · 53809 · 6088226100
50 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Dove Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $152,184 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$152,184 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $373,901 |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 1, 2024
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 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 September 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · 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 April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Fine | $98,890 |
| September 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 27 days |
| July 2, 2025 | Fine | $37,310 |
| August 1, 2024 | Fine | $15,984 |
| August 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| July 20, 2023 | Fine | $221,717 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525425 · certified since May 14, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.