Morrow Memorial Home

Nursing Home
Overview of Morrow Memorial Home
Morrow Memorial Home is a senior living facility located in Sparta, Wisconsin. It offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and transitional care. The facility is rooted in Christian faith and focuses on providing a community-oriented environment for seniors.
(608) 269-3168

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Wisconsin average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Wisconsin average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
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 36m per day

This home provides 7% more 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 80

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 78.7%
Residents per day (avg) 66
Occupancy rate
78.7%
Residents per day (avg)
66

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$15.0M
Surplus of revenue
$1.7M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$14,992,591.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,693,604.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.1M
40.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.2M
Total costs $13.3M
Bed community size
80-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: 525662
Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County: MONROE

Ownership & operating entity

Morrow Memorial Home is administrated by JENNIFER BRIESKE.

Owner name: MORROW MEM HOME FOR THE AGED INC
Profit status: NONPROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Long Term Care
Transitional Care

Contact Information

Fax: (608) 269-7642

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty shop
Library
Spa
Nearby walking/biking trail
Peaceful environments close by
Spacious areas for family gatherings

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Transitional Care, Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Programs
Yes

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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address SPARTA, WI 54656

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

172
Total Staff
122
Employees
50
Contractors
31,745
Total Hours (Quarter)
49
Avg Staff/Day
7.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse267.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse107.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant966.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
139 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
17.6%
of total hours from contractors
5,594 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 19 Registered Nurse: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant77199616,24991100%6.9
Registered Nurse206264,92591100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse64102,03691100%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,1727684%6.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist3039896369%8
Medication Aide/Technician7079727785%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker2029706571%8
Physical Therapy Aide0558736774%6.1
Speech Language Pathologist0447856976%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1015186571%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334666470%7.1
Administrator1014645864%8
Qualified Social Worker0113985864%6.9
Other Social Services Staff1013844853%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0333475864%6
Occupational Therapy Aide011882224%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011561213%4.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0225178%7.3
Medical Director011211%1.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 13
Citations per inspection
4.33

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

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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 1
17% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.9

1 serious citation More info Wisconsin average: 1.2

12 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

0 minor citations More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 04, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 04, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 04, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 28, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Resident Census by Payment Source
65 Total Residents
Medicare 13 (20%)
Medicaid 36 (55.4%)
Private Pay/Other 16 (24.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
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. 15.7
50% worse than 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. 31.3
41% worse than 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 28.2%
60% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 39.7%
74% worse 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 25.9%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.3%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
68% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
54% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 13.5%
168% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.6%
9% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.8%
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 91.1%
In line with 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 80.6%
8% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.3%
13% worse 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 $3K
97% 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 $3K
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. Feb 16, 2023
$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Financial Aid for Wisconsin Seniors

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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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