Inspection Reports for Mountain Terrace Senior Living Cbrf

3402 TERRACE COURT, WAUSAU, WI, 54401

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 1.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

63% better than Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 4.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 34 residents

Based on a August 2025 inspection.

Census over time

20 24 28 32 36 40 Oct 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Aug 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 29, 2025

Visit Reason
A standard survey and complaint investigation were conducted to determine if Mountain Terrace Senior Living CBRF was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related as it included a complaint investigation along with a standard survey. The report does not specify substantiation status.
Findings
The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #V2PA11) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83, establishing grounds for enforcement action and requiring the licensee to comply with all applicable requirements within 45 days.

Report Facts
Inspection fee: 200 Compliance timeframe: 45 Appeal timeframe: 10 Posting duration: 90

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
William R. GardnerAssisted Living Regional DirectorContact person for questions about the letter.
Kenneth BrotheridgeAssisted Living DirectorSigned the Notice and Order letter.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 34 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 29, 2025

Visit Reason
Surveyor conducted 3 complaint investigations and a standard survey at Mountain Terrace Senior Living CBRF from 08/22/2025 to 08/29/2025.

Complaint Details
Three complaints were investigated: two were unsubstantiated and one was substantiated. The substantiated complaint involved unprofessional conduct by Activity Director C towards Resident 1 during hospital transport.
Findings
Two deficiencies were identified: one related to medication administration errors for Resident 2, and one related to unprofessional conduct by Activity Director C towards Resident 1. Two complaints were unsubstantiated and one was substantiated.

Deficiencies (2)
Provider did not ensure Resident 2 received medications as prescribed; Midodrine was administered on 4 occasions despite blood pressure readings indicating it should have been held.
Activity Director C engaged in unprofessional conduct and made undignified comments towards Resident 1 during a hospital transport, including inappropriate jokes, lighting a cigarette and blowing smoke at EMS staff, and inappropriate physical gestures.
Report Facts
Number of complaints investigated: 3 Number of deficiencies identified: 2 Occurrences medication administered incorrectly: 4 Census: 34

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Activity Director CActivity DirectorNamed in unprofessional conduct and undignified comments towards Resident 1 during hospital transport.
Administrator AAdministratorInterviewed regarding complaint and acknowledged findings.
Clinical Director BClinical DirectorInterviewed regarding medication administration and acknowledged findings.
Caregiver DCaregiverWitnessed and reported on incident involving Activity Director C and Resident 1.
Caregiver ECaregiverReported observations regarding Activity Director C and Resident 1.
EMS Staff AEMS StaffReported observations of Activity Director C's conduct during Resident 1's hospital transport.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 30 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 9, 2024

Visit Reason
Surveyors conducted a complaint investigation at Mountain Terrace Senior Living CBRF starting on 07/09/2024 with data collection continuing through 07/10/2024.

Complaint Details
Complaints were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaints were unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were identified during the investigation.

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 33 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 7, 2024

Visit Reason
A verification visit was conducted at Mountain Terrace Senior Living CBRF to review compliance and verify correction of previous deficiencies.

Findings
No deficiencies were identified during the verification visit. A $200 revisit fee is being assessed under statutory provisions.

Report Facts
Revisit fee: 200

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 24, 2023

Visit Reason
A standard survey and complaint investigations were conducted to determine if Mountain Terrace Senior Living CBRF was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing community-based residential facilities.

Complaint Details
The visit included complaint investigations to determine compliance with applicable statutes and codes.
Findings
The Department issued a Statement of Deficiency (SOD #CTZQ11) for violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 83. The licensee was ordered to comply immediately with requirements to ensure proper care, supervision, and services for residents, including behavior management and environmental safety systems. A forfeiture of $1,000 was imposed for specific violations.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to comply with requirements specified by Wis. Admin. Code § DHS 83.38(1)(b) related to providing sufficient supervision and care to residents.
Report Facts
Forfeiture amount: 1000 Forfeiture amount: 600 Forfeiture amount: 400 Forfeiture payment reduction: 650 Compliance timeframe: 45 Extension request timeframe: 10 Forfeiture payment timeframe: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
William R. GardnerAssisted Living Regional DirectorContact person for questions about the letter.
Kenneth BrotheridgeAssisted Living DirectorSigned the notice letter.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 28 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Oct 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The survey was conducted on 10/18/2023 and 10/24/2023 including two complaint investigations and a standard survey at Mountain Terrace Senior Living CBRF.

Complaint Details
One complaint was substantiated regarding a resident eloping from the facility for approximately one hour without staff awareness. The complaint investigation included review of police reports, staff interviews, and resident incident records.
Findings
Two deficiencies were identified, including failure to ensure a safe environment for residents who wander and elope, and inadequate fire drill documentation. One complaint was substantiated and one was unsubstantiated.

Deficiencies (2)
The provider did not ensure a safe environment for residents that wander and elope, as staff failed to respond appropriately to door alarms, resulting in a resident eloping unnoticed for nearly an hour.
The provider did not ensure fire drill documentation included residents' evacuation times and the type of assistance needed, with missing documentation for drills simulating sleeping hours and evacuation details.
Report Facts
Deficiencies identified: 2 Staff signatures on in-service: 14 Fire drill frequency: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Officer FPolice OfficerResponded to call about eloped resident and reported staff unawareness.
Caregiver ICaregiverInterviewed regarding door alarm response and resident elopement.
Caregiver JCaregiverInterviewed regarding door alarm response and resident elopement.
Executive Director AExecutive DirectorProvided staffing information and fire drill documentation status.
Assistant Director BAssistant DirectorAssisted in fire drill documentation review.
Interim Executive Director CInterim Executive DirectorAssisted in fire drill documentation review.
Executive Director DExecutive DirectorAssisted in fire drill documentation review and authored door alarm in-service note.
Executive Director EExecutive DirectorAssisted in fire drill documentation review.

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