Dove Healthcare – Fennimore

Nursing Home
Overview of Dove Healthcare – Fennimore
Dove Healthcare - Fennimore is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Fennimore, Wisconsin. It offers a full spectrum of care options including rehabilitation, assisted living, nursing home, and memory care. The facility is committed to providing compassionate care and service to meet the needs of its residents.
(608) 822-6100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Wisconsin average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Wisconsin average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 22m per day

This home provides 25% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Wisconsin average: 4h 17m per day

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 76.7%
Residents per day (avg) 32
Occupancy rate
76.7%
Residents per day (avg)
32

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$5.7M
Profit
$449.0K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$5,670,451.00
Profit
$449,034.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
45.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.6M
Total costs $5.2M
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: 525425
Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County: GRANT

Ownership & operating entity

Dove Healthcare – Fennimore is administrated by EMILY PIERCE.

Owner name: DIVINE REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT FENNIMORE LLC
Profit status: FOR PROFIT

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Rehabilitation
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
24/7 Skilled Nursing
Ventilator Care
Tracheostomy Care
Wound Care
Memory Care
End-of-Life Care

Contact Information

Fax: (608) 822-3011

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, 24/7 Skilled Nursing, Ventilator Care, Tracheostomy Care, Wound Care, Memory Care, End-of-Life Care

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.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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Address FENNIMORE, WI 53809

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

103
Total Staff
65
Employees
38
Contractors
17,332
Total Hours (Quarter)
25
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse912 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse119.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant607.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
82 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
5 staff
2.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
17%
of total hours from contractors
2,952 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 26 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3426609,20191100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse65112,34291100%9.9
Registered Nurse4591,2728593%12
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,0576470%7.5
Dental Services Staff2027586268%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff3036437684%8.1
Dietitian1014806470%7.5
Administrator1014736369%7.5
Nurse Practitioner2024716167%7.7
Medication Aide/Technician2022251820%11.2
Physical Therapy Aide1011955965%3.3
Occupational Therapy Aide011881314%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant101693842%1.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician202281921%1.3
Qualified Social Worker101241011%2.4
Medical Director011722%3.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 42
Citations per inspection
4.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 25 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 3
233% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 3
150% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

3 critical citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.9

3 serious citations More info Wisconsin average: 1.2

36 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

0 minor citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 10, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 10, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 10, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 10, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Dove Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
34 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (2.9%)
Medicaid 16 (47.1%)
Private Pay/Other 17 (50%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.8
13% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 26.1
18% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.9%
52% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.4%
11% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.1%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
48% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.9%
84% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
74% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
12% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.1%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 34.2%
113% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.6%
8% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

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 $238K
149% higher than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: $95K

Number of fines 2
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
51% more payment denials than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $238K
Wisconsin average $95K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 1, 2024
$16K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Aug 1, 2024
19 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 20, 2023
$222K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.

~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.

None.

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wisconsin SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

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

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.

~$24,980/year (household).

Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

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