Meadowbrook at Chetek

Nursing Home
Overview of Meadowbrook at Chetek
Meadowbrook at Chetek is dedicated to delivering superior health outcomes to residents in a personalized manner. The facility focuses on improving health and quality of life by addressing needs with dignity, respect, and compassion. It offers a range of services including 24/7 nursing coverage, respiratory care, and hospice care.
(715) 924-4891

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
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.
3/5
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.
3h 23m per day

This home provides 21% less 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 97

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 65.1%
Residents per day (avg) 66
Occupancy rate
65.1%
Residents per day (avg)
66

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 17 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$9.3M
Operating loss
-$571.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$9,252,984.00
Operating loss
$-571,396.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
43.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
Total costs $9.8M
Bed community size
97-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: 525672
Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County: BARRON

Ownership & operating entity

Meadowbrook at Chetek is administrated by JENNIFER BOHL.

Owner name: CHETEK NURSING AND REHAB LLC
Profit status: FOR PROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (715) 924-4896

Amenities & Lifestyle

Compassionate staff
personalized meals
daily social activities

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Bariatric Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care, 24/7 Nursing Coverage, Respiratory Care, Cardiac Rehab, Dietician Help, 24/7 Admissions

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Address CHETEK, WI 54728

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

84
Total Staff
84
Employees
0
Contractors
26,789
Total Hours (Quarter)
36
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse218.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse87.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant438.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
73 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4304313,55891100%8.2
Registered Nurse210215,48491100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse8081,77491100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,5737785%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,39091100%7.8
Dental Services Staff2021,0567279%8.1
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1015126470%8
Medication Aide/Technician1014184145%10.2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 27
Citations per inspection
3.86

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

19 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 27 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

26 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

1 minor citation More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 19, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Synergy Senior Care
Resident Census by Payment Source
71 Total Residents
Medicare 23 (32.4%)
Medicaid 41 (57.7%)
Private Pay/Other 7 (9.9%)
Specialized Care Beds
2 Total Specialty Beds
2.1% of Bed Capacity
2
Hospice Beds
2.1%
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. 10.0
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. 21.2
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 18.9%
7% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.6%
5% 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 23.2%
11% 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 1.6%
51% 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 3.0%
44% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
83% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.9%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
77% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.4%
42% better 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 100.0%
5% better than 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 99.2%
14% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
8% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
22% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

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 $7K
93% lower than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: $95K

Number of fines 1
52% fewer fines than 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. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $7K
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. Mar 29, 2023
$7K

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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