SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER

SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE… is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER

SHELL LAKE, WI 54871 View Map

SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE… is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

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Overview of SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER
Shell Lake Health Care Center is dedicated to providing high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity. The facility offers a range of services including long-term nursing care, short-term rehab care, and various therapies. It has been serving the Shell Lake community since 1983.
(715) 468-7292

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.90/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 82.2%
Residents per day (avg) 36
Occupancy rate
82.2%
Residents per day (avg)
36

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4.7M
Profit
$735.9K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$4,704,679.00
Profit
$735,889.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
53.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.5M
Total costs $4.0M
Bed community size
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type
Skilled Care

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525553
Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County: WASHBURN

Ownership & operating entity

SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER is administrated by JENNIE KLASSA.

Owner name: SHELL LAKE SNF LLC
Profit status: FOR PROFIT

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax: (715) 468-4232

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long Term Nursing Care, Short Term Rehab Care, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Wound Care, IV Therapy

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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Address 66.1 miles from city center

Address SHELL LAKE, WI 54871

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

57
Total Staff
57
Employees
0
Contractors
15,023
Total Hours (Quarter)
22
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse47.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse87.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant377.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
10hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
49 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant370378,29591100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,89591100%7.9
Registered Nurse4041,3339099%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Dietitian1014896673%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker1014485662%8
Administrator1014004044%10
Clinical Nurse Specialist1013624853%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff3033056369%4.7

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jun 2023 – Sep 2025)

3
Inspections
17
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
5.67
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
17
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
35% of total
Infection Control
3
18% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
12% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 17
Complaint Investigations 5
State Comparison (WI)
Citations
17
Wisconsin average: 27.3
Critical Citations
0
Wisconsin average: 0.9
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 10, 2025 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Sep 10, 2025 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 10, 2025 D PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Sep 10, 2025 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Sep 10, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 10, 2025 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Sep 10, 2025 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0607 Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 D Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jun 20, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Jun 28, 2023 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jun 28, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jun 28, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Faith Based Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
37 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (13.5%)
Medicaid 24 (64.9%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (21.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
10.8 Score
Near average Wisconsin avg: 10.5

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
20.3 Score
8% better than avg Wisconsin avg: 22.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
15.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
12.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
5.6%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
1.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
13.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
17.9%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
7.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
27.8%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.8% 12% better than avg Wisconsin: 87.3%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.2% 74% worse than avg Wisconsin: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
97.9% 19% better than avg Wisconsin: 82.2%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Family Care Program
WI Medicaid Family Care
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WI Specifics: Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WI Specifics: High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WI Specifics: Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance
  • General: Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
  • Asset Limits: None.
  • WI Specifics: Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
  • Services: $5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WI Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin WHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
  • Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WI Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Deferral Loan Program
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan
  • General: Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$24,980/year (household).
  • Asset Limits: Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
  • WI Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
  • Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics: Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

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WI Medicaid Family Care

Family Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WI Specifics:
    Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WI NFCSP Respite

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • WI Specifics:
    High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Wisconsin IRIS

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WI Specifics:
    Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
Wisconsin SeniorCare

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
  • Asset Limits:
    None.
  • WI Specifics:
    Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: $5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs.
Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WI Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin WHEAP

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Wisconsin SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WI Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WI Specifics:
    High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$24,980/year (household).
  • Asset Limits:
    Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
  • WI Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Wisconsin SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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