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Nursing homes in Barron County, Wisconsin
Barron County, Wisconsin, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 297 certified beds.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 164 health deficiencies over three cycles, 55.2 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $115K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Barron County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 55.2 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $115K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake | Rice Lake | 50 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8.0 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Care and Rehab - Cumberland | Cumberland | 50 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 23 | 46.0 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Meadowbrook At Chetek | Chetek | 97 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 34.0 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Barron Care and Rehabilitation | Barron | 50 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 72.0 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Heritage Lakesideabuse icon | Rice Lake | 50 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 68 | 136.0 | $115K | 8 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 13 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 12 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 9 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 9 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
Chains present: Care & Rehab (2), Dove Healthcare (1), Synergy Senior Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Barron County, Wisconsin?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 297 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Barron County have the highest CMS ratings?
Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake (5 stars), Care and Rehab - Cumberland (3 stars), Meadowbrook At Chetek (2 stars)
How do Barron County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 55.2 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.