Occupancy rate
77%
In line with Wisconsin averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Northern Lights Health Care Center
Nursing Home in Wisconsin
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Northern Lights Health Care Center
Nursing Home in Wisconsin
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Northern Lights Health Care Center provides comprehensive, clinician-led medical care to senior living and long-term care communities. Their services include primary care, wellness management, laboratory management, urgent care, pain management, joint injections, certified wound care, psychiatric treatment, and neurocognitive testing. They focus on partnership, quality, and compassionate care.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 106th out of 181 homes in Wisconsin.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 106th out of 181 homes in Wisconsin.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 47m per day
vs Wisconsin avg
-11%
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
50
Avg. Length of Stay
122 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$5.7M
Operating deficit
-$770.0K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$5.7M
Operating deficit
-$770.0K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.5M
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Wisconsin averageOccupied beds
39 / 50
Average residents
54 per day
Facility TypeSkilled Care
CountyBayfield
CMS Certification Number525567
Certification TypeTitle 18 SNF Title 19 NF
Northern Lights Health Care Center is administrated by Nolan Santikko.
Owner NameNORTHERN LIGHTS SERVICES, INC.
Profit StatusNONPROFIT
Rehabilitation Services
Fax(715) 373-1006
Specific ProgramsPrimary Care, Wellness Management, Laboratory Management, Urgent Care, Pain Management, Joint Injections, Certified Wound Care, Psychiatric Treatment, Neurocognitive Testing
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
5
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Total health citations
33
Wisconsin average 27.3
Citations per inspection
6.6
Wisconsin average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
27 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
1
1
17% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
30 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 12, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 12, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 12, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 12, 2025
Quality of Care serious citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 12, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 12, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 12, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Nov 12, 2025Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Wisconsin The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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| Northern Lights Health Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Washburn | - | 50 | - | - | - |
| A Colfax Senior Living LLC |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Colfax | - | 58 | - | - | - |
| Achievements |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Union Grove | - | 50 | - | - | - |
| Alden Estates of Jefferson |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Jefferson | - | 120 | - | - | - |
| Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Clinton | - | 94 | - | - | - |
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
109
Employees
87
Contractors
22
Staff to resident ratio
2.37:1
0% compared with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average ratio: 2.41:1
Avg staff/day
25
Average shift
7.7 hours
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 7.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
17,527
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
53
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
9.7%
1,698 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Medical Director: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Feeding Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 8,242 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,686 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,236 | 82 | 90% | 8.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,022 | 77 | 85% | 8.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 909 | 67 | 74% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 750 | 72 | 79% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 44 | 48% | 10.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 380 | 59 | 65% | 6.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 106 | 38 | 42% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 95 | 45 | 49% | 1.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 87 | 27 | 30% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 41 | 45% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 8 | 9% | 5.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 13% | 1.3 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 12% | 1 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days
90%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
85%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
74%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
79%
1 Administrator
% of Days
69%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
48%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
65%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
42%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
49%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
30%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
45%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
9%
4 Medical Director
% of Days
13%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
12%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
46
Medicare
6
13% of residents
Medicaid
30
65.2% of residents
Private pay or other
10
21.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.0
23% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
24% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.6%
34% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.1%
16% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.5%
25% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
36% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.5%
73% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
78% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
22% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
28% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.3%
30% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.9%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
81.1%
7% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
240% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.6%
9% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$16K
83% lower than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: $95K
Number of fines
1
52% fewer fines than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.7
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$16K
Wisconsin average
$95K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 29, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 29, 2025
$16K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Northern Lights Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
77.0%
↑ 1.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$770.0K
↓ ~$144.3K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4.4M
↑ ~$689.3K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-15.7%
↓ 4.1pp vs 2022
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