Oakwood Village East Health and Rehab Center

5833 American Parkway · Madison, WI · 53718 · 6082304000

40 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $326,260 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.

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.

$326,260 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 38
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 94
Federal penalties 15% 48
Trend 10% 32
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day5.523.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.600.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year43%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $326,260

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected November 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F July 29, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected August 18, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected July 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 6, 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 July 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F June 6, 2024

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected July 6, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F June 6, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 5, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected August 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected August 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 22, 2025Fine$326,260

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525692 · certified since May 8, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.