Appleton Area Health

Inspection findings

1. Apr 15, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

     Corrected May 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Feb 11, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H52313505C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

3. Jan 23, 2026 Health · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

     Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0740 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

     Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

4. Jan 29, 2025 Health · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Mar 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Mar 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

     Corrected Mar 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

     Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

     Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0223 Egress Deficiencies

     Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

     Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     Corrected Feb 20, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected Feb 7, 2025 · CMS fire safety

5. Nov 8, 2023 Health · 7 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

     Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0700 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0868 Administration Deficiencies

     Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

     Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

     Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Nov 8, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Nov 8, 2023 · CMS fire safety

6. Nov 1, 2023 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection

7. Jul 10, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H52312948C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

8. Jan 26, 2023 Fire Safety · 5 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     Corrected Mar 10, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0521 Services Deficiencies

     Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

     Corrected Feb 9, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Jan 25, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0901 Electrical Deficiencies

     Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

     Corrected Jan 24, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Feb 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

9. Dec 29, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H52316552C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

10. Nov 17, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5231025C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

11. May 20, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H52311123C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

12. Sep 22, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5231023C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

13. Jun 5, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • Severity not stated

      H5231015C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

14. Nov 8, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • Severity not stated

      H5231012C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • Severity not stated

      H5231013C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

      MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• KELLER, CHARLES — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/09/2025
• KELLER, CHARLES — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/06/2023
• MINER, GREGORY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2021
• MINER, GREGORY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2021
• MINER, GREGORY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/27/2024
• CITY OF APPLETON — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, since 01/01/1966
• CITY OF APPLETON — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/1954