PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026·
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, WI has a 2-star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars; 4.48 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark) but low quality measures (1 star) and health inspection (2 stars). It also had $149,380 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: July 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $149,380recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4847.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.69
Licensed practical nurses
0.88
Nurse aides
2.92
Weekend nursing
4.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 23%
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
3.4%15.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%4.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%9.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.8%4.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.9%36.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14%20.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.6%15.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%4.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.5%27%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.6%0%Improving
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
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
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 June 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $149,380 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $149,380 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Mar 13, 2025
$149,380
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 19, 2024
22 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
47.5 residents on an average day (95% of 50 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 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.