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Northern Lights Hcc
706 Bratley Dr, Washburn, WI 54891715373562150 certified beds · 45 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
35
● 1● 31● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$10,364
1 fine
Last survey
2026-05-11
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-12 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-30 | Standard | 190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-29 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-22 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-10 | Standard | 080 | 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.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-19Record 525567-20260511-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-27Record 525567-20260511-F609
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 2025-12-10Record 525567-20251112-F684
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-10Record 525567-20251112-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-10Record 525567-20251112-F610
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 2025-12-10Record 525567-20251112-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F550
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F609
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F657
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 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F686
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F688
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 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F693
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F697
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 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F880
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 525567-20250730-F628
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-02-12Record 525567-20250129-F689
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F625
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F684
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 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F686
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F688
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F725
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 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-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 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-12Record 525567-20240522-F851
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 2024-06-17Record 525567-20240522-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F600
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F637
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F655
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F684
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F688
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 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F689
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 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-09Record 525567-20230510-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-29 | Civil money penalty | $10,364 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.82
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 0.99 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.71
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 4.21 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.48
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 3.77 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover50%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover43%
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 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.8% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 13.3% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 10.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 34.0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briscoe, David Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Briscoe, Patricia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hennessey, Erin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ogle, Kim Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rogotzke, Amber Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Santikko, Nolan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shvetzoff, Sergei Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shvetzoff, Tami Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aiken, Susan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Aiken, Susan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Avol Law, Ellen Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Avol Law, Ellen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bouton, Dick Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bouton, Dick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cox, Yvonne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cox, Yvonne Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ehlers, Mark Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ehlers, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jacobson, Amy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jacobson, Amy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ogle, Kim Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raspotnik, Sandra Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raspotnik, Sandra Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Santikko, Nolan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strzok, Diana Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strzok, Diana Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Health Dimensions Group — 10 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 Bayfield.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Manor Health Services Ashland | 6.6 mi | 2025-05-28 | 011 |
| Ashland Health Services Ashland | 7.3 mi | 2026-06-08 | 1120 |
| Water's Edge Hayward | 45.6 mi | 2025-08-08 | 031 |
| Minnesota Veterans Home Silver Bay Silver Bay | 45.9 mi | 2026-04-16 | 051 |
| Villa Maria Health And Rehab Ctr Hurley | 37.0 mi | 2026-02-25 | 051 |
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 |