Inspection Reports for
Parkside Assisted Living

6902 PARKSIDE CIRCLE, DEFOREST, WI, 53532

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Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 3.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

24% better than Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 4.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2023
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 37 residents

Based on a December 2025 inspection.

Occupancy over time

24 30 36 42 48 54 Feb 2023 Feb 2025 Aug 2025 Oct 2025 Dec 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 37 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 22, 2025

Visit Reason
Surveyor conducted a complaint investigation at Parkside Assisted Living from 12/09/2025 to 12/22/2025.

Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated.
Findings
No deficiencies were identified and the complaint was unsubstantiated.

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 36 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 29, 2025

Visit Reason
Surveyors conducted a verification visit to Parkside Assisted Living to verify correction of previous deficiencies.

Findings
No deficiencies were identified during the verification visit. The previously cited Statement of Deficiency dated 08/05/2025 was corrected.

Report Facts
Revisit fee: 200

Inspection Report

Enforcement
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 5, 2025

Visit Reason
A verification visit was conducted on August 5, 2025, to determine if Parkside Assisted Living was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing residential care apartment complexes.

Findings
The Department found violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 89 related to medication management services and issued a Statement of Deficiency #N7Z812. The operator was ordered to comply with requirements immediately, develop corrective measures, provide staff training, and pay a forfeiture.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide medication management services to meet the needs and preferences of tenants as identified in their service agreements.
Report Facts
Forfeiture amount: 400 Reduced forfeiture amount: 260 Forfeiture payment due days: 10 Compliance timeframe: 45 Training timeframe: 45 Inspection fee amount: 200 Revisit fee amount: 200 Revisit fee due days: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kenneth BrotheridgeAssisted Living DirectorSigned the enforcement notice and letter
Hillary HolmanAssisted Living Regional DirectorContact person for questions about the letter

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 40 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 5, 2025

Visit Reason
The surveyor conducted a verification visit to Parkside Assisted Living to assess correction of a previously cited deficiency related to health monitoring services.

Findings
One repeat deficiency was identified involving insufficient health monitoring services for 3 of 4 tenants reviewed, including failure to take daily weights as ordered, failure to recheck blood sugars above specified levels, and failure to notify physicians of significant weight changes or blood sugar levels.

Deficiencies (1)
Provider did not ensure health monitoring for 3 of 4 tenants reviewed, including failure to take daily weights as ordered, failure to recheck blood sugars greater than 350, and failure to notify physicians of blood sugars greater than 400 or weight changes greater than 3 lbs. in 1 day.
Report Facts
Revisit fee: 200 Number of tenants reviewed: 4 Number of tenants with deficient monitoring: 3 Dates weights not taken for Tenant 3: 9 Dates weights not taken for Tenant 4: 2 Dates weights not taken for Tenant 5: 3 Blood sugar rechecks and physician notifications not documented: 27

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Administrator DAdministratorReviewed concerns about deficient health monitoring and acknowledged issues.
Wellness Director EWellness DirectorDiscussed scale issues and caregiver education regarding blood sugar rechecks and physician notifications.

Inspection Report

Enforcement
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 20, 2025

Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted on February 20, 2025, to determine if Parkside Assisted Living was in substantial compliance with Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes governing residential care apartment complexes.

Findings
The Department found violations of Wis. Stat. ch. 50 and Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 89, resulting in a Statement of Deficiency #N72811 and imposed a total forfeiture of $350.00 for specific violations.

Deficiencies (2)
Violation of Wis. Admin. Code 89.23(20(a)2.c
Violation of Wis. Admin. Code 89.34(16)
Report Facts
Forfeiture amount: 350 Reduced forfeiture amount: 227.5 Forfeiture amount: 200 Forfeiture amount: 150 Days to achieve compliance: 45 Days to submit plan of correction: 10 Days to pay forfeiture: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kenneth BrotheridgeAssisted Living DirectorSigned the notice and order letter
Hillary HolmanAssisted Living Regional DirectorContact person for questions about the letter

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 44 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Feb 20, 2025

Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Parkside Assisted Living to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and identify any deficiencies.

Findings
Three deficiencies were identified: failure to ensure health monitoring and physician notification for a tenant with significant weight changes; unsafe and unsanitary food storage practices in the kitchen; and improper medication administration where insulin was held without physician orders specifying parameters.

Deficiencies (3)
Provider did not ensure health monitoring for 1 of 3 tenants reviewed; Tenant 2's physician was not notified of significant weight gains as required.
Food was stored in an unsafe and unsanitary manner, including items stored on the floor and food particles and stains in the kitchen appliances.
Tenant 1's prescribed insulin medications were held without physician orders including parameters to hold the medications.
Report Facts
Deficiencies identified: 3 Census: 44 Weight gain: 7 Weight gain: 14 Weight gain: 9 Insulin doses held: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Associate Administrator AInterviewed regarding Tenant 2's weight monitoring and Tenant 1's insulin administration
Med Passer BInterviewed and confirmed caregivers should monitor Tenant 2's weights and notify physician; also discussed insulin holding practices
Dining Director CInterviewed regarding food storage and acknowledged concerns

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Follow-Up
Census: 32 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 17, 2023

Visit Reason
Surveyor conducted a verification visit to Parkside Assisted Living to verify correction of previous deficiencies.

Findings
No deficiencies were identified during the visit. All previous citations from the statement of deficiency dated 10/13/2022 have been substantially corrected.

Report Facts
Revisit fee: 200

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