The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Brewster Village
Appleton, WI · Medicare-certified · 204 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Brewster Village (Appleton, WI) is rated 4 out of 5 stars overall, with strong staffing at 5 stars and 5.10 nurse hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1. Its health inspection and quality measures are both 3 stars, with $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent citations included accident safety, infection control, and reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0976 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0976.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.32
- Nurse aides
- 3.21
- Weekend nursing
- 4.65
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27.7%24.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%7.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%2.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%6.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
11.8%10.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17%7.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.8%21%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.5%1.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.6%18.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.2%3.8%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%96.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 122.3 residents on an average day (60% of 204 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.