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Northern Lights Health Care Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Washburn, WI
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Northern Lights Health Care Center

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Washburn, 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.
706 Bratley Dr, Washburn, WI 54891 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Northern Lights Health Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Northern Lights Health Care Center

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Owned by Connor Doppler, Northern Lights Health Care Center is a nursing home on Bratley Drive in Washburn, Wisconsin. The neighborhood is moderately walkable, so some errands can be done on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several options when arranging coverage for both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.

The 50-bed facility has a strong clinical focus on rehabilitation and specialized care. Pain management is offered. Certified wound care, psychiatric treatment, and neurocognitive testing are also available.

Residents have access to orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation programs. Joint injections and urgent care are provided on site, so there’s no need for outside appointments during recovery. Laboratory management and wellness programs are also part of the service lineup, supporting both acute recovery and ongoing chronic care needs.

Staffing is a key part of the facility’s care structure. Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses provide 57 minutes of care. Nurse aides contribute 2 hours and 29 minutes. Licensed practical nurses provide another 26 minutes daily. Those staffing levels support regular monitoring and hands-on assistance throughout the day.

Most stay an average of about 122 days. Some are recovering after surgery or hospitalization, while others transition into longer-term care. The facility has a current occupancy rate of 77%, with 39 residents across its beds.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 33.4% Below WI avg. ▼ 33.4% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 28.5% Below WI avg. ▼ 28.5% Below WI avg.WI average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 10.5% Above WI avg. ▲ 10.5% Above WI avg.WI average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 28.5% Above WI avg. ▲ 28.5% Above WI avg.WI average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Wisconsin state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 109th out of 178 homes in Wisconsin for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 47m per day
Rank #109 / 178Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 178 homes in Wisconsin for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Wisconsin average, with a ranking across 178 Wisconsin facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Wisconsin avg (4h 17m per day)
vs Wisconsin avg
-11%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 57m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 59m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 26m per day ▼ 34% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 29m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 34m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 22m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 45m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day ▼ 47% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 34m per day ▼ 15% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
122 days
Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #234 / 494Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 494 homes in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #191 / 580Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 580 homes in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #40 / 406Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 406 homes in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 406. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%
Occupied beds
48 / 50
Average occupied beds in Wisconsin homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Care
CountyBayfield
CMS Certification Number525567
Certification TypeTitle 18 SNF Title 19 NF

Ownership & Operating Entity

Northern Lights Health Care Center is legally operated by Nolan Santikko.

Owner NameNorthern Lights Services, Inc
Profit StatusNonprofit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax(715) 373-1006

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsWellness Management, Laboratory Management, Urgent Care, Pain Management, Joint Injections, Certified Wound Care, Psychiatric Treatment, Neurocognitive Testing

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 5

State average 6

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations
33 Rank #120 / 180Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 180 homes in Wisconsin for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Wisconsin State average, with a ranking across all 180 WI facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
6.6 Rank #157 / 180Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 180 homes in Wisconsin for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Wisconsin mean across 180 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.

27 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
1
11% worse than State average

State average: 0.9

Serious health citations
1
17% better than State average

State average: 1.2

1 critical citation State average: 0.9
1 serious citation State average: 1.2
30 moderate citations State average: 24.7
1 minor citation State average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 12, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 12, 2025
Quality of Care serious citation Nov 12, 2025
Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 12, 2025

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 91
Employees 58
Contractors 33
Staff to resident ratio 1.98 : 1
20% 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 29
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 7.3 hours Wisconsin average shift: 7.3 hoursSee full Wisconsin ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 20,354

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 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 35 total: 30 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 35
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

10.1%

2,059 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Other Physician: 3 Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1

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 Assistant305359,65592100%7.9
Registered Nurse100102,53792100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse7071,8629098%10.3
Medication Aide/Technician4041,1618188%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,1557480%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2027847177%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist0336276773%5.3
Administrator1014806065%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0444575560%7.2
Nurse Practitioner1014565762%8
Dental Services Staff1014525964%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0443224549%6.6
Qualified Social Worker0441624145%3.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441455054%2.4
Occupational Therapy Aide011423740%1.1
Feeding Assistant011261415%1.9
Other Physician0331467%2.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0221233%4
Medical Director022955%1.8
35 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 98%
4 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 88%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 80%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 60%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 62%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 64%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 49%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 45%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 54%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 40%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 15%
3 Other Physician
% of Days 7%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 5%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 $16K Rank #120 / 180Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 180 homes 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 180 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
83% 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 $16K
Wisconsin average $95K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 29, 2025 · $16K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 29, 2025
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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. 8.0
23% better 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. 16.7
24% better 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 11.6%
34% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.1%
16% 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 19.5%
25% 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 2.1%
36% 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 1.5%
73% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
78% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.9%
22% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.6%
28% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.3%
30% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.9%
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 81.1%
7% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
240% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.6%
9% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

61% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

37% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

3% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 46
Medicare
6
13% of residents
Medicaid
30
65.2% of residents
Private pay or other
10
21.7% 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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
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."
$5.2M
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."
-$1.6M
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
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."
$5.2M Rank #141 / 183Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 183 homes in Wisconsin for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Wisconsin average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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."
-$1.6M
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.
$819.3K
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 #106 / 183Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 183 homes in Wisconsin for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Wisconsin average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.0M 76.9% 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 #12 / 183Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 183 homes in Wisconsin for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Wisconsin average. Well-run Wisconsin facilities typically land around 62–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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).
$2.8M
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).
$6.8M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Connor Doppler

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 525567

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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 (61% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
79 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 61%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 3%
Discharges
115 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 37%
Private pay 43%
Medicaid 21%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lights Health Care Center

Who is the owner of Northern Lights Health Care Center?

Northern Lights Health Care Center is legally operated by Nolan Santikko.

Is Northern Lights Health Care Center in a walkable area?

Northern Lights Health Care Center 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 Northern Lights Health Care Center?

Northern Lights Health Care Center's occupancy is 95%.

Are pets allowed at Northern Lights Health Care Center?

No, Northern Lights Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Northern Lights Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Northern Lights Health Care Center is registered as a non-profit in WI.

Who is the administrator of Northern Lights Health Care Center?

Nolan Santikko is the administrator of Northern Lights Health Care Center.

How many beds does Northern Lights Health Care Center have?

Northern Lights Health Care Center has 50 beds.

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