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Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation

Nursing home · 1821 N 4TH AVE, Wausau, WI 54401 · Marathon County

3★Medicare overall
40cited deficiencies
1harm or jeopardy level
0penalties

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Facility

Type
Nursing home · TITLE 18 SNF TITLE 19 NF
Capacity
82
State license
2674
Medicare CCN
525503
Licensed entity
RIVER HAWK HEALTHCARE LLC
Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Phone
(715) 675-9451
Nurse staffing
3.90 hours per resident per day; 60.2% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 3★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 4★
Official record
Wisconsin DQA Provider Search
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Inspection findings

  1. May 27, 2026 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0757 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      Corrected Jun 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  2. Apr 1, 2026 Health · 12 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0628 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · 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 Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Apr 17, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

      Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      Corrected Apr 17, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Apr 17, 2026 · CMS fire safety

  3. Dec 23, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      Corrected Jan 15, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  4. Mar 26, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  5. Jan 8, 2025 Fire Safety · 16 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0007 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0013 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      Corrected Jan 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Jan 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Jan 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

      Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      Corrected Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0521 Services Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0911 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      Corrected Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

  6. Nov 30, 2023 Health · 9 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      Corrected Dec 30, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Dec 30, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0293 Egress Deficiencies

      Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0346 Smoke Deficiencies

      Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

      Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

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.