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Northern Lights HCC
706 Bratley Dr, Washburn, WI 54891
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.
Certified for 50 beds, Northern Lights HCC serves Washburn in Bayfield County, Wisconsin and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
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 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 11, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 70.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bayfield Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 35 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 70.0 | 70.0 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 50.0% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,364 | $10,364 | $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: 30 Jul 2025, 22 May 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×22 E ×5 F ×4 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2026 |
| 11 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2026 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 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 | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 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 | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | C | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 22 May 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 | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 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 | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
| 10 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2025 | Fine | $10,364 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.0%, RNs 42.9%; 1 administrator 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 | 13.3% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.9% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.8% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Northern Lights Services, Inc.. Chain: Health Dimensions Group (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| Health Dimensions Consulting Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2025 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Northern Lights HCC been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Northern Lights HCC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Northern Lights HCC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Northern Lights HCC?
It is part of the Health Dimensions Group chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Health Dimensions Consulting Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Northern Lights HCC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Jul 2025.
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.