Prairie Maison
700 South Fremont · Prairie Du Chien, WI · 53821 · 6083268471
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $149,380 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$149,380 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $152,525 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 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 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 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 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 31, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $149,380 |
| June 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 22 days |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $3,145 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525525 · certified since December 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.