Inspection Reports for Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls

A complaint investigation was conducted on July 28, 2025, to determine if Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #44PQ11) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, resulting in a Notice of Violation and an imposed forfeiture of $450.

The complaint investigation concluded that the facility was not in substantial compliance with applicable statutes and administrative codes, leading to enforcement action including a forfeiture.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation triggered by concerns regarding medication management and other facility issues at Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls.

Six deficiencies were identified, including failure to notify the department of an administrator change within 7 days, inadequate proof-of-use records for controlled substances, medication errors and lack of communication with prescribing practitioners, incomplete documentation of medication administration, unclean rooms with strong urine odors, and unsafe use of extension cords in place of permanent wiring.

The complaint was substantiated. It involved medication management issues including missing narcotics, lack of audits, and failure to notify providers of medication errors or refusals.

Surveyor completed a complaint investigation and verification visit at Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls.

The complaint was unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were identified during the visit.

The complaint was unsubstantiated.

A complaint investigation and verification visit was conducted to determine if Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #XP5112) for violations related to the facility's failure to maintain a clean and odor-free environment. Enforcement actions include an order to comply, special orders for corrective measures, and a forfeiture of $300.

The visit was complaint-related, conducted to verify compliance with Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83. The Department found violations and issued a Statement of Deficiency #XP5112.

Surveyors conducted a verification visit and four complaint investigations at Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls. The complaints were unsubstantiated.

One deficiency was identified related to rooms not being clean and free from odors, specifically a strong smell of urine and a stain near Resident 1's room. The deficiency was a repeat violation. Caregivers did not address the odor or stain promptly, and the room was not scheduled for cleaning that day.

The visit was complaint-related with four complaints investigated and found unsubstantiated.

Surveyors conducted a complaint investigation triggered by five complaints regarding medication errors and other care concerns at Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls.

Five complaints were substantiated with seven deficiencies identified, including medication administration failures for Residents 2 and 3, failure to update Resident 1's individual service plan annually, lack of annual evacuation evaluation for Resident 1, failure to conduct an annual onsite medication administration review in 2023, incomplete documentation of medication administration, improper delegation and supervision of medication administration tasks, and failure to maintain rooms free from odors.

Five complaints were investigated and all five were substantiated, including medication errors and failure to administer medications as prescribed.

A complaint investigation was conducted on January 24, 2024, to determine if Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #XP5111) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, resulting in a Notice of Violation and an imposed forfeiture totaling $1000 for specific code violations.

The visit was complaint-related, concluding a complaint investigation on January 24, 2024, to assess compliance with applicable statutes and administrative codes.

A standard survey and complaint investigation was conducted to determine if Meadowbrook Senior Living at Black River Falls was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #PBMY11) for violations of Wisconsin Statutes chapter 50 and Administrative Code chapter DHS 83, establishing grounds for regulatory action against the facility.

The visit was complaint-related as it included a complaint investigation; however, the substantiation status is not stated.

The surveyor conducted a complaint investigation and a standard licensure survey on 11/08/2023. The complaint was not substantiated.

Two deficiencies were identified: a strong smell of urine and body odor in one hall due to a resident frequently refusing showers and being incontinent, and failure to conduct semi-annual emergency evacuation drills other than fire drills in 2022.

The complaint investigation conducted on 11/08/2023 was not substantiated.