Nursing homeActive
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines
206 N Willson Dr, Altoona, WI 54720715598780050 certified beds · 40 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2024
Deficiencies
7
● 0● 7● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-21
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-26 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-04 | Standard | 000 | 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.
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-12Record 525724-20260521-F628
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 2026-06-12Record 525724-20260521-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 DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 525724-20250226-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 2025-03-14Record 525724-20250226-F689
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 2025-03-14Record 525724-20250226-F755
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-14Record 525724-20250226-F801
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 2025-03-14Record 525724-20250226-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.15
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 0.99 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.99
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 4.21 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.61
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 3.77 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover51%
Facility
Wisconsin
National
Wisconsin 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover47%
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 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.4% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 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 | 7.1% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 5.8% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berg, Matthew Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bohl, Amy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cohen, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duhr, Amy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dziekan, Dennis Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larson, Jamie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Cory Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Palmer, Carli Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Phillips, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shafer, Kayla Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berg, Matthew Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Boyes, Alan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cohen, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duhr, Amy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Duhr, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Felton, Connie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grothe, Arthur Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larson, Jamie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larson, Jamie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lokken, Paul Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Peltier, Suzette Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Phillips, Michael Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reid, Dale Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwellenbach, Dorothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziehr, Ken Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Eau Claire.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Health Services Altoona | 0.1 mi | 2026-03-11 | 0222 |
| Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire Eau Claire | 2.0 mi | 2026-06-30 | 011 |
| Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire Eau Claire | 4.1 mi | 2026-06-10 | 0201 |
| Chippewa Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Chippewa Falls | 8.1 mi | 2026-03-24 | 371 |
| Wi Veterans Home At Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls | 9.6 mi | 2025-06-12 | 090 |
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 |