Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around December 2026
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Skaalen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary food preparation environment and did not properly label or date food items, leading to expired and unidentified food in circulation. Dust was observed on light fixtures above the food prep area, and various food items were found without proper labeling or past expiration dates. Staff acknowledged the issues, indicating a lack of adherence to professional standards.
The facility failed to conduct timely and complete background checks for several staff members, including an RN, CNA, MT, and HK, as required by state regulations. This oversight included not obtaining necessary documentation for a housekeeper with multiple disorderly conduct convictions. The Nursing Home Administrator acknowledged confusion regarding the policy, leading to non-compliance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Program guidelines.
Food Safety and Sanitation Deficiencies
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The facility failed to ensure the preparation of food in a clean and sanitary environment, potentially affecting all 52 residents. During an initial tour of the kitchen, a surveyor observed dust on light fixtures and electrical cords above the food preparation area. The Dietary Manager (DM) acknowledged that the Maintenance Department is responsible for cleaning these areas and recognized the potential for dust to dislodge into the food below. This indicates a lack of adherence to professional standards for maintaining a clean food preparation environment. Additionally, the facility did not properly label or date food items, leading to expired and unidentified food being in circulation. The surveyor found a brown frozen substance and an opened bag of hashbrowns in the freezer without labels or dates. The DM was unsure of the ownership of these items and confirmed that staff and resident food should not be stored together. Further observations included expired yogurts, an opened box of crackers, and various beverages with improper labeling and dating. Staff members, including a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Registered Nurse (RN), acknowledged that food should be labeled with a date and resident name and not served past expiration dates. The Dietary Manager confirmed that all staff are responsible for ensuring proper labeling and dating of food brought in by families.
Failure to Conduct Timely Background Checks
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that it did not employ individuals with findings of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment by not conducting timely and complete background checks for several staff members. Specifically, four staff members, including a Registered Nurse (RN D), a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA E), a Medication Technician (MT C), and a Housekeeper (HK F), did not have background checks completed every four years as required. The facility's policy required background checks at the time of hire and every four years thereafter, but this was not adhered to, leading to a deficiency in compliance with the Wisconsin Caregiver Program regulations. The deficiency was further evidenced by the case of HK F, who disclosed a conviction of disorderly conduct on their Background Information Disclosure (BID) form. Despite this disclosure, the facility failed to obtain the necessary criminal complaint and judgment of conviction documents as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Program guidelines. The BID form indicated multiple charges and convictions for disorderly conduct within the past five years, yet the facility did not have any documentation to support this information. During interviews with the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), it was revealed that there was confusion regarding the facility's policy on background checks. The NHA initially believed that background checks were performed according to policy but later confirmed that they were not conducted every four years as required. This oversight resulted in the facility employing individuals without the necessary background checks, thereby failing to comply with state regulations designed to protect residents from potential abuse or neglect.
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| Complete Care At Nazareth Llc | 1.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 19 | 0 |
| Edgerton Care Center, Inc | 8.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 14 | 1 |
| Grace Healthcare Of Oregon | 8.9 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Evansville Manor Nursing And Rehab, Llc | 10.9 mi | ★★★★★ | 29 | 3 |
| Oak Park Nursing And Rehab Center | 12.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 41 | 3 |
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