The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
TOMAHAWK HEALTH SERVICES
TOMAHAWK, WI · Medicare-certified · 50 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Tomahawk Health Services has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with 3-star health inspections, 4-star staffing, and 2-star quality measures. It reports 3.64 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with no fines in the last 24 months and recent inspection citations for pressure ulcer care, menu/nutrition requirements, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6391 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6391.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.02
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.35
- Nurse aides
- 2.27
- Weekend nursing
- 3.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 11%
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
16.7%17.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%5.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.1%2.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%6.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25%13.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.1%21.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%6.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.4%15%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.3%3.1%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%94%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE · 59 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 43.3 residents on an average day (87% of 50 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 42 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.