Wisconsin Rapids Health Services
1350 River Run Dr · Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 54494 · 7154213140
114 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: North Shore Healthcare
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: $45,995 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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.
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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: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $74,861 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 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 December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 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 December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 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 December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 6, 2024 | Fine | $45,995 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
| January 24, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525212 · certified since January 31, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.