Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation
Nursing home · 1821 N 4TH AVE, Wausau, WI 54401 · Marathon County
Prices
No published price is available. Ask the facility directly.
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
Inspection findings
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May 27, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 1, 2026 Health · 12 findings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 23, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Mar 26, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jan 8, 2025 Fire Safety · 16 findings
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0013 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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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
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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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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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
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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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
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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
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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
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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 Jan 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Nov 30, 2023 Health · 9 findings
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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 Dec 30, 2023 · 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 Dec 30, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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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
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BRAUER, AMY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/25/2024
- BURNAM, SOON — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/25/2024
- JORGENSEN, DAVID — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/25/2024
- NICHOLS, STEVEN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2024
- NICHOLS, STEVEN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2024
- NICHOLS, STEVEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2024
- SATO, AMI — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/09/2024
- SPAULDING, JARED — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/27/2024
- SPAULDING, JARED — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/27/2024
- SPAULDING, JARED — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/14/2025
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.