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Nursing homes in Sawyer County, Wisconsin
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, with 100 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.0 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $13K 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 | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.0 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $13K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water'S Edge | Hayward | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10.0 | — | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Hayward Health Services | Hayward | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 34.0 | $13K | 17 Dec 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 1 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: North Shore Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Sawyer County, Wisconsin?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 100 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Sawyer County have the highest CMS ratings?
Water'S Edge (5 stars), Hayward Health Services (3 stars)
How do Sawyer County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 22.0 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.