Nursing homes › Wisconsin › Northern Lights Hcc
706 Bratley Dr, Washburn, WI 54891 · 7153735621 · 50 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Health Dimensions Group, a group operating 10 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $291,940 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.71 (Wisconsin median: 4.06). RN hours: 0.82. Weekend total: 3.48. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 35 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-19 |
| 2026-05-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2025-11-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-11-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-11-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-11-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | C | Health | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-01-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-02-12 |
| 2024-05-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-12 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-17 |
| 2023-05-10 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| 2023-05-10 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| 2023-05-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| 2023-05-10 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| 2023-05-10 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| 2023-05-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| 2023-05-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| 2023-05-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-09 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-29 | Fine | $10,364 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIKEN, SUSAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| AVOL LAW, ELLEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/17/2018 |
| BOUTON, DICK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| COX, YVONNE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| EHLERS, MARK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/22/2021 |
| JACOBSON, AMY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2023 |
| RASPOTNIK, SANDRA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| STRZOK, DIANA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| AIKEN, SUSAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| AVOL LAW, ELLEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/17/2018 |
| BOUTON, DICK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2019 |
| COX, YVONNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| EHLERS, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/22/2021 |
| JACOBSON, AMY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2023 |
| RASPOTNIK, SANDRA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2023 |
| STRZOK, DIANA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| HEALTH DIMENSIONS CONSULTING INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| BRISCOE, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| BRISCOE, PATRICIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| HENNESSEY, ERIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| OGLE, KIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| ROGOTZKE, AMBER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| SANTIKKO, NOLAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/31/2025 |
| SHVETZOFF, SERGEI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| SHVETZOFF, TAMI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 525567. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.