Little Chute Health Services
1201 Garfield Ave · Little Chute, WI · 54140 · 9207885806
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: North Shore Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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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 |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,827 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025 · 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 July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
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 April 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 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 April 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 3, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 27, 2024 | Fine | $8,827 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525579 · certified since July 6, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.