Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 2 during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with depression, PTSD, dementia with anxiety, adjustment disorder, anxiety disorder, and other psychotic disorders had an annual MDS that coded PASRR Level II status as No, even though the record included a completed PASARR Level 2 screen. During survey review, the NHA acknowledged the MDS was coded in error.
A resident with a high risk of falls was not provided with necessary safety measures during ambulation, as staff failed to use a gait belt and wheelchair as outlined in the care plan. Despite the presence of a gait belt on the resident's walker, staff assisted the resident without applying it, increasing the risk of falls. The Director of Nursing acknowledged the importance of following therapy recommendations for safe ambulation.
A CNA was observed handling a resident's hamburger bun with bare hands, contrary to the facility's policy requiring gloves or utensils for ready-to-eat foods. The CNA admitted the error, and the Infection Control Preventionist confirmed the expectation for staff to use gloves to prevent contamination.
MDS Incorrectly Coded for PASRR Level II Status
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Summary
The facility did not accurately code the MDS assessment for one resident with diagnoses including depression, PTSD, dementia with anxiety, adjustment disorder, anxiety disorder, and other psychotic disorders. The resident’s annual MDS dated 12/30/25 coded Section A1500 as No for being currently considered by the state level II PASRR process to have serious mental illness and/or intellectual disability or a related condition, even though the medical record included a PASARR level 2 screen completed on 2/17/25. During survey review of the record on 05/05/26, the surveyor identified the discrepancy, and the NHA stated that a level 2 had been completed and the MDS had been coded in error.
Failure to Use Gait Belt and Wheelchair for High-Risk Resident
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide necessary services and assistive devices for a resident, identified as R17, who was at high risk for falls. R17 had a history of falls both prior to and since admission, and was diagnosed with non-Alzheimer dementia, weakness, and hemiplegia. The resident's care plan included the use of a gait belt and a wheelchair following behind during ambulation to ensure safety. However, during observations, staff did not adhere to these safety measures, as R17 was seen ambulating without a gait belt and without a wheelchair following behind. On multiple occasions, staff members, including a CNA and an LPN, assisted R17 without applying a gait belt, despite the presence of a gait belt on R17's walker. The staff members acknowledged R17's high fall risk and the importance of using a gait belt for maintaining contact guard assistance. The failure to use the gait belt and wheelchair as outlined in the care plan was observed during R17's ambulation from the dining room and within his room, increasing the risk of falls. The Director of Nursing confirmed R17's high risk for falls and the necessity of following therapy recommendations for safe ambulation. Despite the care plan's clear instructions, the staff's inaction in using the gait belt and wheelchair as prescribed contributed to the deficiency in providing adequate supervision and accident prevention for R17.
Deficiency in Sanitary Food Handling
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Summary
The facility was found to have a deficiency in the sanitary distribution of food to residents. During an observation, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was seen handling a resident's hamburger bun with bare hands while applying ketchup, which is against the facility's policy on food handling. The policy clearly states that ready-to-eat foods, such as bread and buns, should not be touched with bare hands and should be handled using utensils, tongs, napkins, or disposable gloves to prevent the transmission of diseases through unwashed or poorly washed hands. The CNA acknowledged the mistake when questioned by the surveyor, admitting that gloves should have been worn to prevent the spread of bacteria or infections. The Infection Control Preventionist (ICP) confirmed that the facility's expectation is for staff to wash their hands and wear gloves before handling any resident foods to avoid contamination. This incident involved a specific resident who consumed the hamburger immediately after it was served, highlighting a lapse in adherence to infection control protocols during food service.
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Nursing homes near Ladysmith
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 1 | 0 mi | ★★★★★ | 16 | 0 |
| Cornell Health Services | 21.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Meadowbrook At Chetek | 29.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 20 | 0 |
| Heritage Lakeside | 31.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 11 | 1 |
| Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake | 32.6 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
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