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Meadowbrook At Chetek
725 Knapp St, Chetek, WI 54728
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.
Meadowbrook At Chetek is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Chetek, Wisconsin, certified for 97 beds and caring for about 75 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 12, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 34.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 50.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Barron Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 33 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.0 | 46.0 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.7% | 42.1% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 21 May 2026, 19 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×26 E ×3 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 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 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 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 | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | 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 | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.7%, RNs 47.8%; 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 | 15.8% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.5% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.9% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Chetek Nursing And Rehab Llc. Chain: Synergy Senior Care (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy Senior Care LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| Chetek Nursing Realty LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| Roth & Co, LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| Synergy Senior Care LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| Wipfli LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Barron County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Barron County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Meadowbrook At Chetek been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Meadowbrook At Chetek been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Meadowbrook At Chetek compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Meadowbrook At Chetek?
It is part of the Synergy Senior Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Synergy Senior Care LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Meadowbrook At Chetek last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 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.