Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections and 1-star quality measures, despite a 5-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (6.03 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has $373,365 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $373,365recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 6.0305.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.96
Licensed practical nurses
0.42
Nurse aides
3.66
Weekend nursing
5.56
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
24.1%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.2%8.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.5%4.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
11.7%1.7%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%5.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
37%27.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.8%31%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.2%19.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.9%27.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.2%3.5%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
—87.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.7%96.6%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—81%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to honor each resident’s preferences, choices, values, and beliefs. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 675 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide needed social services to help each resident reach the best possible quality of life. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 745 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $241,620 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,935 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $73,190 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 6 fines · $386,235 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 12, 2025
144 days
Federal fine
Jun 12, 2025
$241,620
Federal fine
Jun 12, 2025
$26,685
Federal fine
Jun 12, 2025
$15,935
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 26, 2025
27 days
Federal fine
Mar 26, 2025
$73,190
Federal fine
Oct 16, 2023
$12,870
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - State
Occupancy
61.4 residents on an average day (39% of 158 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 19 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.