Ellsworth Health Services
403 N Maple St · Ellsworth, WI · 54011 · 7152735821
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: North Shore Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.05 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 24, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B May 24, 2023
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 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525483 · certified since April 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.