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Fort Atkinson Health Care Center

Fort Atkinson Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Fort Atkinson Health Care… is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

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Fort Atkinson Health Care Center

430 Wilcox St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 View Map

Fort Atkinson Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Fort Atkinson Health Care… is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin

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Overview of Fort Atkinson Health Care Center
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Set in Atkinson, Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson Health Care Center provides exceptional healthcare in Jefferson County. They offer a comprehensive range of clinical programs, both short-term and long-term, designed to cater to the diverse needs of their patients. Their expertise allows them to execute specialized programs in subacute and wound care, ensuring the patients receive the highest quality of treatment. Moreover, the center recognizes the importance of addressing not just physical, but also mental and emotional needs.

With a capacity of 87 beds, offering both private and semi-private rooms, the center caters to a variety of preferences. In addition to their regular services, they also provide specialized care in memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Furthermore, the center boasts on-site radiology, dental, and podiatry services, ensuring that residents receive comprehensive and convenient healthcare. Fort Atkinson Health Care Center may be small in size, but its commitment to excellent service makes it a shining example in the realm of nursing home care.

(920) 563-5533
(920) 563-5533

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 87

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 62.6%
Residents per day (avg) 29
Occupancy rate
62.6%
Residents per day (avg)
29

Who this home usually serves

Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays
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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 25 days

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8.4M
Operating loss
-$405.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$8,365,926.00
Operating loss
$-405,383.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.7M
32.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.1M
Total costs $8.8M

This home is administrated by BENNY WAKNIN.

This home is owned by Bedrock Hcs At Atkinson LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 525262

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Bed community size
87-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility Type
Skilled Care

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525262
County: JEFFERSON

Ownership & operating entity

Fort Atkinson Health Care Center is legally operated by BEDROCK HCS AT ATKINSON LLC, and administrated by BENNY WAKNIN.

Profit status: FOR PROFIT

Contact Information

Fax: (920) 563-0169

Types of Care at Fort Atkinson Health Care Center

Skilled Nursing
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Address 0.7 miles from city center

Address 430 Wilcox St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

49
Total Staff
45
Employees
4
Contractors
10,907
Total Hours (Quarter)
15
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role ⓘ Count ⓘ Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse 5 8.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 6 10.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 21 8.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
37 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
2 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.5%
of total hours from contractors
168 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role ⓘ Employees ⓘ Contractors ⓘ Total Staff ⓘ Total Hours ⓘ Days Worked ⓘ % of Days ⓘ Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant 21 0 21 4,349 91 100% 8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse 6 0 6 2,084 90 99% 10.2
Medication Aide/Technician 3 0 3 1,019 86 95% 6.6
Administrator 2 0 2 760 64 70% 8
Registered Nurse 4 1 5 726 68 75% 8.6
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 533 70 77% 7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 528 68 75% 7.8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 182 45 49% 4
Medical Director 0 1 1 72 13 14% 5.5
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 68 10 11% 6.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 0 2 59 8 9% 7.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 16 7 8% 2.3
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Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Jul 2025)

14
Inspections
131
Total Citations
5
Critical (J-L)
8
Serious (G-I)
9.36
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
3
Moderate (D-F)
115
Serious (G-I)
8
Critical (J-L)
5
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
33
25% of total
Resident Rights
26
20% of total
Pharmacy Services
14
11% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
12
9% of total
Infection Control
9
7% of total
Administration
8
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 38
Complaint Investigations 110
State Comparison (WI)
Citations
131
Wisconsin average: 27.3
Critical Citations
5
Wisconsin average: 0.9
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
Date Severity ? Category Tag Status
Jul 23, 2025 D Abuse/Neglect F0943 Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 D Administration F0944 Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 E Administration F0949 Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 C Nursing Services F0732 Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 K Quality of Care F0689 Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 D Quality of Care F0745 Corrected
Jul 23, 2025 D Resident Rights F0942 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 D Abuse/Neglect F0604 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 D Abuse/Neglect F0610 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 E Environmental F0926 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 F Infection Control F0880 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 F Infection Control F0882 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 D Infection Control F0883 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 F Nursing Services F0725 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 D Pharmacy F0757 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 D Pharmacy F0758 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 J Quality of Care F0684 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 G Quality of Care F0686 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 G Quality of Care F0689 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 D Care Planning F0655 Corrected
Apr 17, 2025 D Resident Rights F0553 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Abuse/Neglect F0610 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Abuse/Neglect F0943 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 F Administration F0837 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 F Administration F0941 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 F Administration F0944 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 F Administration F0946 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 F Administration F0949 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Infection Control F0945 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Nursing Services F0726 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 F Nursing Services F0730 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 J Pharmacy F0755 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Pharmacy F0759 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 J Quality of Care F0684 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Quality of Care F0689 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Care Planning F0842 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Resident Rights F0580 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 E Resident Rights F0584 Corrected
Jan 15, 2025 D Resident Rights F0942 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 F Environmental F0925 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 D Infection Control F0880 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 E Nursing Services F0725 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 E Nursing Services F0726 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 C Nutrition F0814 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 E Pharmacy F0755 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 D Pharmacy F0758 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 D Pharmacy F0759 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 D Quality of Care F0676 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 D Quality of Care F0677 Corrected
Sep 11, 2024 D Quality of Care F0684 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: For-Profit LLC
Part of: BEDROCK HCS
Resident Census by Payment Source
31 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (3.2%) ⓘ
Medicaid 28 (90.3%) ⓘ
Private Pay/Other 2 (6.5%) ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group ⓘ
Family Engagement

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

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source. Specialized beds indicate capacity for specific care needs.

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
9.2 Score
12% better than avg Wisconsin avg: 10.5

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

Functional Decline
18.7 Score
16% 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
14.2%
20% better than avg Wisconsin: 17.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.6%
14% worse than avg Wisconsin: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
3.2%
Near average Wisconsin: 3.2%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
100% better than avg Wisconsin: 5.0%
Falls with Major Injury
0.6%
80% better than avg Wisconsin: 3.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
88.1%
8% worse than avg Wisconsin: 95.9%
Antipsychotic Use
13.2%
18% better than avg Wisconsin: 16.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
15.0%
34% better than avg Wisconsin: 22.8%
Influenza Vaccine
89.1%
6% worse than avg Wisconsin: 95.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
10.6%
94% worse than avg Wisconsin: 5.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
26.8%
Near average Wisconsin: 26.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

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

Pneumococcal Vaccine
60.2% 31% worse than avg Wisconsin: 87.3%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.8% 42% worse than avg Wisconsin: 1.2%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality. Measures marked with are positive indicators where higher is better (e.g., vaccination rates).

Penalties & 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 $258K Wisconsin avg: $95K 170% worse than avg
Number of Fines 3 Wisconsin avg: 2.1
Payment Denials 4 372 total days
Compared to Wisconsin Average Facility: $258K | Wisconsin Avg: $95K
Penalty History

Showing first 5 of 7 penalties (Jan 2023 - Jul 2025)

Jul 23, 2025 Payment Denial
36 days
Apr 25, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$119K
Apr 25, 2024 Payment Denial
150 days
Oct 16, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$17K
Oct 16, 2023 Payment Denial
126 days
Jan 14, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$122K
Jan 14, 2023 Payment Denial
60 days

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations. Civil money penalties (fines) are monetary sanctions. Payment denials prevent the facility from receiving Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions during the denial period.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

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.

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

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.

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

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.

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

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.

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.

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.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wisconsin 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.

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.

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%.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin 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.

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