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Bay Harbor of Deforest
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Deforest, WI
Bright and spacious dining area with tables and seating Outdoor garden area with flowers and seating

Bay Harbor of Deforest

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Deforest, WI
4897 Innovation Drive, Deforest, WI 53532 View map
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Overview of Bay Harbor of Deforest

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Bay Harbor of Deforest offers assisted living and memory care in DeForest, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains their own living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because both care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

With 40 beds, Bay Harbor of Deforest is a smaller community, which can suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting. Respite care provides a short-term stay for a resident while a family caregiver travels or recovers. The community allows pets, so residents may be able to keep a companion animal with them.

The Music and Memory Program and Advanced Care program give residents access to named programming connected to memory support and changing care needs. A facility vehicle is available for group shopping trips and activities, allowing participating residents to join organized outings. The community also offers an enclosed courtyard, multiple dining rooms, a bistro, a library and an internet café as spaces residents can use during daily life. The area has a Walk Score of 71, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Bay Harbor of Deforest is operated by Darrin Companies.

Facility Direct Line (608) 842-2693
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 40 Rank #283 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd out of 435 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #252 / 330Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 252nd out of 330 homes we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
3 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #79 / 500Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 500 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
71 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #279 / 349Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 279th out of 349 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 349. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
60% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
24 / 40

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeClass CNA (Nonambulatory)
IssuanceOctober 1, 2022
CountyDane

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bay Harbor of Deforest is legally operated by Darrin Companies LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesWanderguard for safety of residents with memory challenges.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Dining
Patio
Courtyard
Fireplace
Bistro
Library
Wi-Fi
Three Home-Style Meals Daily
ActivitiesParticipate in scheduled activities, such as music, bingo, entertainment guests, therapy animals and much more
Specific ProgramsAdvanced Care, Music and Memory Program
Operating Hours24/7

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Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 60 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Wisconsin state average
Overall vs. WI average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (400% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (186% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6012 This facility has 400% more total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (60 vs. WI avg 12).↑ 400% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.01.75 This facility has 186% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (5 vs. WI avg 1.75).↑ 186% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 125 This facility has had 140% more total inspections than the Wisconsin average (12 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 140% more
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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Deforest's city center to Bay Harbor of Deforest's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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19
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0
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IL
MC
RC
Watertown
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 57
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No
58
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WI AVG 44
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3
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WI AVG 12
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95.9%
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WI AVG 75.7%
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-Hillel FeuermanOsl 1301 Watertown Operating LLC3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
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0
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AL
MC
Deforest
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 57
Rank #283 / 435
Yes
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 44
Rank #79 / 500
-
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #252 / 330
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #279 / 349
--Darrin Companies LLC12
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 4
Rank #276 / 309
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 12
Rank #303 / 309
5.0
Facility 5.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #290 / 309
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AL
IL
MC
RC
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35
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WI AVG 57
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55
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WI AVG 44
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Suite
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 12
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71.4%
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5
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2
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IL
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15
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38
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1
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Facility 0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Harbor of Deforest

Who is the owner of Bay Harbor of Deforest?

Bay Harbor of Deforest is legally operated by Darrin Companies LLC.

Is Bay Harbor of Deforest in a walkable area?

Bay Harbor of Deforest has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Bay Harbor of Deforest?

Bay Harbor of Deforest's occupancy is 60%.

How long has Bay Harbor of Deforest been in business?

Bay Harbor of Deforest has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bay Harbor of Deforest?

Yes, Bay Harbor of Deforest allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Bay Harbor of Deforest have?

Bay Harbor of Deforest has 40 beds.

Has Bay Harbor of Deforest had any deficiencies?

Bay Harbor of Deforest has had 60 reported deficiencies according to records from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

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