Northern Lights Hcc
Nursing home · 706 BRATLEY DR, Washburn, WI 54891 · Bayfield County
Prices
No published price is available. Ask the facility directly.
Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · TITLE 18 SNF TITLE 19 NF
- Capacity
- 50
- State license
- 2624
- Medicare CCN
- 525567
- Licensed entity
- NORTHERN LIGHTS SERVICES, INC.
- Chain
- HEALTH DIMENSIONS GROUP
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (715) 373-5621
- Nurse staffing
- 3.71 hours per resident per day; 50.0% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 3★
- Official record
- Wisconsin DQA Provider Search
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Jan 29, 2025 — Fine ($10,364)
Inspection findings
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May 11, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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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 May 27, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
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 Apr 19, 2026 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Nov 12, 2025 Health · 4 findings
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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 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected Dec 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Dec 10, 2025 · 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 Dec 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jul 30, 2025 Fire Safety · 21 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity C
F0628 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Aug 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0222 Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0225 Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0346 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0354 Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Sep 11, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
-
Jan 29, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
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 Feb 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
-
May 22, 2024 Health · 16 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0625 Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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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 Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0851 Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected Apr 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jun 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Jun 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0341 Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected Jun 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jun 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected Jun 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Jun 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jun 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
-
May 10, 2023 Fire Safety · 14 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Jun 19, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0637 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0655 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Jun 19, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Jun 19, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0912 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected Jun 19, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Jun 19, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0919 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected Jun 19, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- AIKEN, SUSAN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2023
- AIKEN, SUSAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2023
- AVOL LAW, ELLEN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/17/2018
- AVOL LAW, ELLEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/17/2018
- BOUTON, DICK — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- BOUTON, DICK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
- BRISCOE, DAVID — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2024
- BRISCOE, PATRICIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2024
- COX, YVONNE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2024
- COX, YVONNE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2024
- EHLERS, MARK — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/22/2021
- EHLERS, MARK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/22/2021
- HENNESSEY, ERIN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2024
- JACOBSON, AMY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2023
- JACOBSON, AMY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2023
- OGLE, KIM — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- OGLE, KIM — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- RASPOTNIK, SANDRA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2023
- RASPOTNIK, SANDRA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2023
- ROGOTZKE, AMBER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2024
- SANTIKKO, NOLAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/31/2025
- SANTIKKO, NOLAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/31/2025
- SHVETZOFF, SERGEI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2024
- SHVETZOFF, TAMI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2024
- STRZOK, DIANA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2024
- STRZOK, DIANA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2024
- HEALTH DIMENSIONS CONSULTING INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2024
- HEALTH DIMENSIONS CONSULTING INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/18/2025
Sources: Wisconsin Department of Health Services (directory, assisted-living survey documents) and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.