COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE CENTER in Wyocena, WI has an overall 5 of 5 stars, with 5-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.78 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.782.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.27
Licensed practical nurses
0.41
Nurse aides
3.10
Weekend nursing
4.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 23%
Registered nurse turnover: 6%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.4%10%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.2%6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.4%10.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.6%10.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.6%24%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%1.9%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.4%16.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%98%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited January 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
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 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
62.4 residents on an average day (73% of 85 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 42 years
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.