Nursing home report
BARRON, WI · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
2 out of 5 stars overall. Barron Care and Rehabilitation in Barron, WI has 2-star health inspection and quality ratings, 4-star staffing, reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.24 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and no fines in the last 24 months.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.244 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.244.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,446 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 9, 2024
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2023
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
