Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is a 50-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community at 2217 Duncan Road in Bloomer, Wisconsin, providing rehabilitation services, memory care, assisted living, and respite care, supported by 24-hour staffing. The facility is privately operated by Kristen Bruxvoort under the Dove Healthcare network. It serves Chippewa County residents under Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. CMS rates the facility 5 stars overall — 66% above the Wisconsin average — with strong marks across all three sub-categories. The staffing rating reflects nurse hours of 5 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, ranking 23rd among 172 Wisconsin SNFs and running about 38% above the state average, a meaningful gap for residents with complex care needs. The facility’s on-site Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program indicates it’s actively investing in workforce development. Its occupancy rate is 80.4%, above the Wisconsin SNF average of 70%, which signals consistent local demand. Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is best suited for residents needing skilled post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care in Chippewa County, including those requiring memory care support.
Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is legally operated by Erica Salsbury.
State average 6
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
State average 27.3
State average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 10 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 0.9
State average: 1.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 0 | 56 | 12,167 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,630 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,380 | 91 | 99% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,178 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,175 | 78 | 85% | 6.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 956 | 77 | 84% | 9.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 494 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 60 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 51 | 55% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 282 | 62 | 67% | 4.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 228 | 58 | 63% | 3.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 92 | 33 | 36% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 90 | 12 | 13% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 59 | 25 | 27% | 2.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 17 | 18% | 1.6 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Historical financial and operational data for Dove Healthcare – Bloomer from 2017–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is located in BLOOMER, Wisconsin.
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The legal owner and operator of Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is Bloomer Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Llc.
Dove Healthcare – Bloomer has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Dove Healthcare – Bloomer's occupancy is 80%.
Dove Healthcare – Bloomer is registered as a for-profit in WI.
Erica Salsbury is the administrator of Dove Healthcare – Bloomer.
Dove Healthcare – Bloomer has 50 beds.
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