Total health inspections
3
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Shell Lake Health Care Center is dedicated to providing high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity. The facility offers a range of services including long-term nursing care, short-term rehab care, and various therapies. It has been serving the Shell Lake community since 1983.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
50
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82.2%
Residents per day (avg)
36
Occupancy rate
82.2%
Residents per day (avg)
36
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4.7M
Profit
$735.9K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4,704,679.00
Profit
$735,889.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.0M
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Facility Type
Skilled Care
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
525553
Certification type:
Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County:
WASHBURN
Ownership & operating entity
Shell Lake Health Care Center is administrated by JENNIE KLASSA.
Owner name:
SHELL LAKE SNF LLC
Profit status:
FOR PROFIT
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
Contact Information
Fax:
(715) 468-4232
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Long Term Nursing Care, Short Term Rehab Care, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Wound Care, IV Therapy
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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Shell Lake Health Care Center
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-9%
+17%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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HANSEN, JONATHON
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$4,608,045.00
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54.2%
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-
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-
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Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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MICHALSEN, PAUL
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Alden Estates of Jefferson
+81%
-28%
+38%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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120
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BODALSKI, GERARD
96.5%
$15,621,800.00
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40.4%
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53
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+81%-28%+38%
Allis Care Center
-70%
-36%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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152
No
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
64.5%
$11,839,719.00
$6,679,960.00
56.4%
82.50
2.7526
4
66
9
-70%-36%-8%
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 54755
Bed Count:
35
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DUHR, AMY
CCN:
525383
Occupancy:
53.5%
Home Revenue:
$2,677,272.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,238,551.00
Payroll %:
46.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
19.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2152
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 54871
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HANSEN, JONATHON
CCN:
525553
Occupancy:
82.2%
Home Revenue:
$4,608,045.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,497,344.00
Payroll %:
54.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
36.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9032
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53525
Bed Count:
94
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MICHALSEN, PAUL
CCN:
525508
Occupancy:
69.0%
Home Revenue:
$7,956,437.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,356,781.00
Payroll %:
42.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0135
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Alden Estates of Jefferson
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53549
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BODALSKI, GERARD
CCN:
525271
Occupancy:
96.5%
Home Revenue:
$15,621,800.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,311,949.00
Payroll %:
40.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
108.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0768
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
53
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
+81%
+81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+38%
+38%
Allis Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53214
Bed Count:
152
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
525108
Occupancy:
64.5%
Home Revenue:
$11,839,719.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,679,960.00
Payroll %:
56.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
82.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7526
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
66
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-70%
-70%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
57
Total Staff
57
Employees
0
Contractors
15,023
Total Hours (Quarter)
22
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 7.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 7.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 7.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
10hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
49 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 8,295 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,895 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,333 | 90 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 66 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 40 | 44% | 10 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 362 | 48 | 53% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 305 | 63 | 69% | 4.7 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
17
Citations per inspection
5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Sep 10, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Sep 10, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 10, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Sep 10, 2025
Corrected
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Faith Based Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
37
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(13.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
24
(64.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
8
(21.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.8
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.3
8% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.1%
14% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.9%
21% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.8%
7% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
51% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
28% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.6%
76% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.3%
152% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.9%
13% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.8%
12% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.2%
74% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.9%
19% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Shell Lake Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
82.2%
↑ 4.3pp vs 2023
Net Income
$735,889
↑ ~$724K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$3,136,274
↑ ~$301K vs 2023
Profit Margin
16.0%
↑ 15.7pp vs 2023
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