Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home

Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation

459 E 1st St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935 View Map
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Overview of Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation

Harbor Heaven Health & Rehabilitation is a renowned nursing home in Fond du Lac, WI, that offers dementia care, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. With its dedication to residents’ well-being, the community provides high-quality care for their unique needs around the clock. Private and semi-private rooms are also offered for residents’ comfort and safety.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of activities and cozy communal spaces are conducted. Nutritious meals are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a spa room with whirlpool tub, a gift shop, outdoor spaces for family gatherings, and courtyard. This nursing home has five purposely designed households in Fond du Lac, ensuring residents can find the right place to spend their golden years.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Wisconsin average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Wisconsin average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
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.
4h 43m per day

This home provides 10% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Wisconsin average: 4h 17m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 7m per day 58m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 15m per day 38m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 3h 7m per day 2h 35m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 4h 8m per day 3h 43m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 47m per day 39m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 85

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 86.6%
Residents per day (avg) 75
Occupancy rate
86.6%
Residents per day (avg)
75

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

71% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$11.0M
Operating deficit
-$157.1K
Governmental home County
Home revenue
$11,031,512.00
Operating deficit
$-157,130.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.6M
50.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.6M
Total costs $11.2M
Bed community size
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility Type
Skilled Care

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525534
County: FOND DU LAC

Ownership & operating entity

Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation is legally operated by FOND DU LAC COUNTY, and administrated by MARK RADMER.

Profit status: GOVERNMENT COUNTY

Care Services

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

All Levels of Care

Short-Term Rehab
Long-Term Care
Dementia Care
Hospice and Palliative Care

Contact Information

Fax: (920) 929-7046

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and semi-private rooms
Smart TVs with DIRECTV
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the facility for residents and guests
Spacious common areas
including living and dining rooms
on each household
Luxurious spa room with whirlpool tub on every household
Beauty salon/barbershop
Gift shop
Resident savings accounts
Large indoor and outdoor spaces for family gatherings
Enclosed courtyard for residents to safely enjoy the outdoors
A variety of engaging activities
Nutritious meals

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative Care, Amenities, Activities, Volunteer

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Nutritious meals
Meals Included
Yes

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Rehabilitative Support

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home Memory Care Hospice 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 Long-term care insurance

Compare Nursing Homes around Fond Du Lac County

The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation
HC

Hospice Care

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fond du Lac
85
No
57
FOND DU LAC COUNTY
86.6%
$10,177,140.00
$5,559,258.00
54.6%
74.50
5/5
4.7084
5/5
5/5
4/5
3
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+10%
+24%
Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 1.2 miles from city center

Address 459 E 1st St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

170
Total Staff
140
Employees
30
Contractors
36,545
Total Hours (Quarter)
54
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse208.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse510.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1027.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
132 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
26 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.5%
of total hours from contractors
3,104 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 10 Medical Director: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Other Physician: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant102010218,90391100%7.1
Registered Nurse200207,71291100%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,9427886%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,5518088%10.6
Mental Health Service Worker2021,0086571%8
Physical Therapy Aide0338766571%6.7
Medication Aide/Technician4047977178%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist010107467481%6
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Other Social Services Staff1015046369%8
Qualified Social Worker0114836167%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0444177481%5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0662465560%4.2
Occupational Therapy Aide0111843640%5.1
Feeding Assistant011493842%1.3
Other Physician011422224%1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant022403235%1.3
Medical Director011212123%1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Feb 2024

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.

1 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 3 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.9

0 serious citations More info Wisconsin average: 1.2

3 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

0 minor citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 21, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Feb 21, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 01, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: County Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
70 Total Residents
Medicare 17 (24.3%)
Medicaid 21 (30%)
Private Pay/Other 32 (45.7%)
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. 11.0
In line with 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. 22.2
In line with 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 25.3%
44% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.8%
9% better 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 20.5%
21% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
36% 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 2.9%
48% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
47% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
19% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.8%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.7%
91% 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 89.1%
6% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.41
12% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.92
12% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.9%
14% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
57% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
18% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.5%
19% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.4%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.7%
122% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 59.6%
11% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 70.5%
39% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 50.6%

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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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