Total health inspections
2
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Columbia Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Columbia Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Columbia Health Care Center is located in Wyocena, Wisconsin. It provides long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care services. The facility is committed to meeting the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
85
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
66.4%
Residents per day (avg)
61
Occupancy rate
66.4%
Residents per day (avg)
61
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
48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Medicaid
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 years
Finances and operations
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$7.7M
Operating deficit
-$219
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$7,703,417.00
Operating deficit
$-219.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.3M
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.
$3.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.7M
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
Skilled Care
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
525372
Certification type:
Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County:
COLUMBIA
Ownership & operating entity
Columbia Health Care Center is administrated by AMY YAMRISKA.
Owner name:
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Profit status:
GOVERNMENT COUNTY
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(608) 429-2281
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Long Term Care, Memory Care Neighborhood, Comfort Care Room, Person Directed Care, Rehabilitation, Respite Care, Activities, Volunteer Opportunities
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
Columbia Health Care Center
+30%
+12%
-5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53969
95
No
COUNTY OF COLUMBIA
66.4%
$7,541,041.00
$4,301,845.00
57%
60.80
4.7767
-
3
-
+30%+12%-5%
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
-24%
-1%
-24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 54755
35
No
DUHR, AMY
53.5%
$2,677,272.00
$1,238,551.00
46.3%
19.40
4.2152
1
6
-
-24%-1%-24%
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
+11%
-30%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53525
94
No
MICHALSEN, PAUL
69.0%
$7,956,437.00
$3,356,781.00
42.2%
62.50
3.0135
-
16
-
+11%-30%-1%
Alden Estates of Jefferson
+81%
-28%
+38%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53549
120
No
BODALSKI, GERARD
96.5%
$15,621,800.00
$6,311,949.00
40.4%
108.40
3.0768
3
53
9
+81%-28%+38%
Allis Care Center
-70%
-36%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53214
152
No
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
64.5%
$11,839,719.00
$6,679,960.00
56.4%
82.50
2.7526
4
66
9
-70%-36%-8%
Columbia Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53969
Bed Count:
95
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COUNTY OF COLUMBIA
CCN:
525372
Occupancy:
66.4%
Home Revenue:
$7,541,041.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,301,845.00
Payroll %:
57%
Avg Residents/Day:
60.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7767
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 54755
Bed Count:
35
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DUHR, AMY
CCN:
525383
Occupancy:
53.5%
Home Revenue:
$2,677,272.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,238,551.00
Payroll %:
46.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
19.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2152
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53525
Bed Count:
94
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MICHALSEN, PAUL
CCN:
525508
Occupancy:
69.0%
Home Revenue:
$7,956,437.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,356,781.00
Payroll %:
42.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0135
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Alden Estates of Jefferson
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53549
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BODALSKI, GERARD
CCN:
525271
Occupancy:
96.5%
Home Revenue:
$15,621,800.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,311,949.00
Payroll %:
40.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
108.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0768
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
53
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
+81%
+81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+38%
+38%
Allis Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53214
Bed Count:
152
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
525108
Occupancy:
64.5%
Home Revenue:
$11,839,719.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,679,960.00
Payroll %:
56.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
82.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7526
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
66
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-70%
-70%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
117
Total Staff
103
Employees
14
Contractors
30,670
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 8.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 8.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
92 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
4.9%
of total hours from contractors
1,505 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 63 | 0 | 63 | 16,570 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,197 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,466 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,617 | 65 | 71% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,151 | 77 | 85% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 493 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 491 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 357 | 63 | 69% | 5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 238 | 65 | 71% | 3.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 224 | 28 | 31% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 199 | 55 | 60% | 3.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 92 | 12 | 13% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 47 | 52% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 7% | 3.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 21% | 0.7 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
3
Citations per inspection
1.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 3 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
3 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 19, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 05, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jan 05, 2023
Corrected
Data 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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: County Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
59
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(8.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
31
(52.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
23
(39%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
22
Total Specialty Beds
23.2%
of Bed Capacity
22
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
23.2%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
7.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.9
25% 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.
13.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.5
39% 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
16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.2%
8% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.3%
42% 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
11.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.2%
57% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.5%
41% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.6%
52% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
86% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.8%
44% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.9%
5% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.2%
9% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.6%
16% 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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Columbia Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
66.4%
↓ 2.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$219
↓ $217 vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,210,775
↑ ~$531K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.0%
→ 0.0pp vs 2022
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