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

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Wisconsin, 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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Northern Lights Health Care Center provides comprehensive, clinician-led medical care to senior living and long-term care communities. Their services include primary care, wellness management, laboratory management, urgent care, pain management, joint injections, certified wound care, psychiatric treatment, and neurocognitive testing. They focus on partnership, quality, and compassionate care.
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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. 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.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
122 days
Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #235 / 496Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 496 homes in Wisconsin. 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.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. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
77%
Rank #202 / 434Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 434 homes in Wisconsin. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 434. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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
39 / 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

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

Wisconsin 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. 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.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.

Wisconsin 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. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Wisconsin mean across 180 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9

Serious health citations
1
17% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

1 critical citation Wisconsin average: 0.9
1 serious citation Wisconsin average: 1.2
30 moderate citations Wisconsin average: 24.7
1 minor citation Wisconsin 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. 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.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.

Governmental community
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
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
Governmental community Operated by a subsidized facility district.
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 #140 / 183Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 183 homes in Wisconsin. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Wisconsin average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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 #105 / 183Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 183 homes in Wisconsin. 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.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. 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.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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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Northern Lights Health Care Center is located in WASHBURN, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lights Health Care Center

Who is the owner of Northern Lights Health Care Center?

The legal owner and operator of Northern Lights Health Care Center is Northern Lights Services, Inc..

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 77%.

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.

What is the address of Northern Lights Health Care Center?

Northern Lights Health Care Center is located at 706 Bratley Dr, Washburn, WI 54891.

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