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Nursing homes in Washburn County, Wisconsin
Washburn County, Wisconsin, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 100 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 56 health deficiencies over three cycles, 56.0 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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 | Washburn County | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 323 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 56.0 | 36.4 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake Health Care Center | Shell Lake | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 36.0 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Dove Healthcare - Spooner | Spooner | 50 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 38 | 76.0 | — | 23 Jul 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. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Dove Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 100 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Washburn County have the highest CMS ratings?
Shell Lake Health Care Center (3 stars), Dove Healthcare - Spooner (2 stars)
How do Washburn County nursing homes compare with Wisconsin?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 56.0 per 100 beds against 36.4 statewide.