Meadowbrook at Chetek
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Chetek, WI
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Meadowbrook at Chetek

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Chetek, WI
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Meadowbrook at Chetek accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 7

State average 6


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
27 Rank #98 / 169Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 169 homes we track in Wisconsin for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Wisconsin State average, with a ranking across all 169 WI facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 27.3

Citations per inspection
3.86 Rank #79 / 169Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 169 homes we track in Wisconsin for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Wisconsin mean across 169 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.19


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
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1.2

0 critical citations State average: 0.9

0 serious citations State average: 1.2

26 moderate citations State average: 24.7

1 minor citation State 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 84
Employees 84
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.18 : 1
52% fewer staff per resident than Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average ratio: 2.48 : 1 Wisconsin average ratio: 2.48 : 1See full Wisconsin ranking
Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 8 hours
10% better than Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 7.3 hours Wisconsin average shift: 7.3 hoursSee full Wisconsin ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 28,864

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 17 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 8 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 46 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4604615,10492100%7.9
Registered Nurse170175,53692100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,38192100%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,6887885%9
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,1179199%8
Dental Services Staff2021,0927278%8.4
Dietitian1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046368%8
Administrator1015006368%7.9
Medication Aide/Technician1014314043%10.8
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 85%

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 Rank #1 / 169Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 169 homes we track in Wisconsin for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Wisconsin average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 169 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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
Above average Wisconsin avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.45
10% 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. 3.90
78% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Wisconsin avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.7%
9% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.3%
11% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better 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. 59.2%
10% 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. 35.5%
30% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 50.6%

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 71
Medicare
23
32.4% of residents
Medicaid
41
57.7% of residents
Private pay or other
7
9.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.2M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.2M Rank #73 / 161Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 161 homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.2M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$586.5K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #68 / 161Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 161 homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$4.6M 56.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #89 / 161Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 161 homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.3M

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.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 17 days.

Admissions
248 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 68%
Private pay 8%
Medicaid 24%
Discharges
272 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 43%
Private pay 17%
Medicaid 39%

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Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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120
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NH
AL
HOS
RC
SNF
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97
Facility 97
WI AVG 61
Rank #77 / 494
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55
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WI AVG 44
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowbrook at Chetek

Who is the owner of Meadowbrook at Chetek?

Meadowbrook at Chetek is legally operated by Chetek Nursing And Rehab LLC, and administered by Jennifer Bohl.

Is Meadowbrook at Chetek in a walkable area?

Meadowbrook at Chetek has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Meadowbrook at Chetek?

Meadowbrook at Chetek's occupancy is 77%.

Are pets allowed at Meadowbrook at Chetek?

No, Meadowbrook at Chetek has a no-pet policy.

Does Meadowbrook at Chetek operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Meadowbrook at Chetek is registered as a for-profit in WI.

Who is the administrator of Meadowbrook at Chetek?

Jennifer Bohl is the administrator of Meadowbrook at Chetek.

How many beds does Meadowbrook at Chetek have?

Meadowbrook at Chetek has 97 beds.

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