Shell Lake Health Care Center
802 E Cty Hwy B · Shell Lake, WI · 54871 · 7154687292
50 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 28, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 28, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525553 · certified since November 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.