Nursing homeActive
Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
1821 N 4th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401715675945182 certified beds · 71 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
17
● 0● 16● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-27
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-01 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-23 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-26 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-08 | Standard | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-30 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-10Record 525503-20260527-F757
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F554
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F580
F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F607
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F628
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F693
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F760
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 525503-20260401-F880
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-15Record 525503-20251223-F755
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-15Record 525503-20250326-F610
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-01-27Record 525503-20250108-F684
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-27Record 525503-20250108-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-27Record 525503-20250108-F812
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-30Record 525503-20231130-F686
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-30Record 525503-20231130-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.16
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 0.99 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.90
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 4.21 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.29
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 3.77 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover60%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.8% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.5% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.9% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.9% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 7.4% | 16.9% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols, Steven Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spaulding, Jared Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brauer, Amy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jorgensen, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nichols, Steven Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nichols, Steven Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sato, Ami Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spaulding, Jared Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spaulding, Jared Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Ensign Group — 342 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Wisconsin.
No county cost figures on file for Marathon.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Health Of Wausau Wausau | 1.6 mi | 2025-11-06 | 0264 |
| Wausau Manor Health Services Wausau | 2.2 mi | 2025-10-02 | 1110 |
| North Central Health Care Wausau | 2.8 mi | 2026-03-17 | 0172 |
| Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Weston Weston | 7.3 mi | 2026-03-31 | 080 |
| Pride Tlc Therapy And Living Campus Weston | 7.7 mi | 2026-04-21 | 080 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |