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Lafayette Manor
719 E Catherine St Box 167, Darlington, WI 53530
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Lafayette Manor is a Government, county nursing home in Darlington, Wisconsin, certified for 50 beds and caring for about 41 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 15, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 90.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $160K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 45.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lafayette Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 45 | 45 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 90.0 | 90.0 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 45.1% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $159,661 | $159,661 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 323 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Mar 2026, 12 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×6 D ×30 E ×2 F ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Oct 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | G | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Nov 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | Fine | $60,159 | |
| 13 Sep 2023 | Payment denial | — | 137 days |
| 13 Sep 2023 | Fine | $99,502 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.1%, RNs 62.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.2% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.1% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.3% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Lafayette County.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/14/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lafayette Manor been cited for?
45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Lafayette Manor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $160K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Lafayette Manor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lafayette Manor?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lafayette County. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lafayette Manor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.