Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehab

1000 N. Wisconsin Ave. · Muscoda, WI · 53573 · 6087393186

58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Bedrock Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • 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: $113,577 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

CMS abuse warning

CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.

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 4 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

$113,577 in federal fines in the last 24 months

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

71% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 14
Serious harm & abuse 20% 20
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 10
Trend 10% 75
Context 5% 75

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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.603.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.840.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.23≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year71%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $113,577

Inspection citations (109 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 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

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025

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

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025

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

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F December 1, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F December 1, 2025

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

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E December 1, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F December 1, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected September 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E July 30, 2025 · 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, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
July 9, 2025Payment Denial44 days
March 27, 2025Payment Denial3 days
December 16, 2024Fine$16,801
July 10, 2024Fine$96,776
July 10, 2024Payment Denial26 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525321 · certified since July 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.