WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating a high recommendation for families considering this facility. It ranks #77 out of 321 nursing homes in the state, placing it in the top half, and #3 out of 8 in Brown County, meaning there are only two local options that are better. The facility is showing improvement, decreasing from 4 issues in 2022 to just 1 in 2024. Staffing is a strong point, with a 5/5 rating and a turnover rate of 36%, which is lower than the state average of 47%, suggesting stable and experienced staff. However, there have been concerns regarding medication management, with instances of expired medications found and improper administration of medications, indicating areas where the facility needs to improve. Overall, while there are notable strengths in staffing and the facility's trust score, the issues with medication practices are a concern for potential residents and their families.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Wisconsin
- #77/321
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 36% turnover. Near Wisconsin's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Wisconsin facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 80 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Wisconsin nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (36%)
12 points below Wisconsin average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Wisconsin avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 5 deficiencies on record
Jul 2024
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure medications for 11 Residents (R) (R33, R40...
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Nov 2022
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure accurate administration of pharmaceuticals for 1 Resident (R) (R4) of 3 residents reviewed for accurate medication admi...
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Aug 2022
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0661
(Tag F0661)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure a Resident (R) with a planned discharge had a discharge summary including a recapitulation (recap) of stay for 1 (R354) of 2 sam...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interviews and record review, the facility did not ensure identification of individualized depression symptoms, monitoring of identified symptoms, and non-pharmacological responses were...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. From 8/1/22 through 8/3/22, the Surveyor reviewed R354's medical record which documented R354 was admitted to the facility on...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Wisconsin.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Wisconsin facilities.
- • Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Woodside Lutheran Home's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Wisconsin, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Woodside Lutheran Home Staffed?
CMS rates WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 36%, compared to the Wisconsin average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Woodside Lutheran Home?
State health inspectors documented 5 deficiencies at WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME during 2022 to 2024. These included: 5 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Woodside Lutheran Home?
WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 130 certified beds and approximately 92 residents (about 71% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in GREEN BAY, Wisconsin.
How Does Woodside Lutheran Home Compare to Other Wisconsin Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Wisconsin, WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (36%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Woodside Lutheran Home?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Woodside Lutheran Home Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Wisconsin. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Woodside Lutheran Home Stick Around?
WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME has a staff turnover rate of 36%, which is about average for Wisconsin nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Woodside Lutheran Home Ever Fined?
WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Woodside Lutheran Home on Any Federal Watch List?
WOODSIDE LUTHERAN HOME is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.