NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Nu Roc Health and Rehabilitation Center has received a Trust Grade of D, which indicates below average performance and some concerns about care. It ranks #162 out of 321 nursing homes in Wisconsin, placing it in the bottom half of facilities in the state, but it is the only option in Forest County. The facility is worsening, with issues increasing from 4 in 2024 to 6 in 2025. Staffing is a concern, with a turnover rate of 76%, significantly higher than the state average, which may affect resident care. There have been specific incidents, such as unsafe food handling practices that could risk residents' health, and inaccuracies in reporting staffing data to federal agencies, which could impact overall care. While the facility has an average star rating for overall care, the identified weaknesses highlight significant areas for improvement.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Wisconsin
- #162/321
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 76% turnover. Very high, 28 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $13,000 in fines. Higher than 77% of Wisconsin facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Wisconsin. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 23 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Wisconsin average (3.0)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
29pts above Wisconsin avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
28 points above Wisconsin average of 48%
The Ugly 23 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Le...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 6/16/25, Surveyor reviewed R2's medical record. R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and had diagnoses including chro...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure 2 residents (R) (R6 and R37) of 6 sampled ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control prog...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure food was stored and prepared in a safe and sanitary manner. This practice had the potential to affect all 34 resid...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure accurate mandatory staffing information based on payroll data was submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS...
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May 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0699
(Tag F0699)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure creation of a culturally competent, trauma-informed care plan ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review and interview, the facility did not ensure a sanitary environment to help prevent the develo...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Data
(Tag F0851)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to submit accurate data to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandatory Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) for the fourth quarter of 2...
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Feb 2024
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
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff and resident interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure the right to privacy for 1 Re...
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Apr 2023
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
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not notify a physician of an abnormal lab value for 1 Resident (R) (R1) of 2 sampled residents reviewed for medication monitoring.
On 4/4/2...
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Feb 2023
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0551
(Tag F0551)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure a petition for protective placement was made for one res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0552
(Tag F0552)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
3. Surveyor reviewed R1's medical record. R1 had diagnoses including fibromyalgia (a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness and insomnia), attention and concentra...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure 1 Resident (R) (R1) of 5 sampled residents met the PASRR...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0825
(Tag F0825)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure speech therapy services were obtained timely for 1 Resident (R...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. R240 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including sepsis, muscle weakness, abnormalities of gait and mobil...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure safe food handling practices were implemented. This had the potential to affect 36 of 37 residents residing in the facili...
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Feb 2023
3 deficiencies
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
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure an allegation of abuse that involved suspicion of a crime was reported to law enforcement for 2 Residents (R) (R2 and R3) of 5 s...
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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
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure a care plan was reviewed and revised as needed for 1 Resident (R) (R3) of 5 sampled residents.
On 1/21/23, R3 was a...
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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
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the facility did not provide care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure injuries from developing for 1 Residen...
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Jan 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
📢 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
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Based on record review and resident and staff interview, the facility did not ensure 7 Residents (R) (R5, R6, R7, R9, R11, R12 ...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 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
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure implementation of an infection control policy designed to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection for ...
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MINOR
(C)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure nurse staffing data was posted/maintained on a daily basis. Additionally, for the dates the postings were completed, the facilit...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • 23 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
- • $13,000 in fines. Above average for Wisconsin. Some compliance problems on record.
- • Grade D (48/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
- • 76% turnover. Very high, 28 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
About This Facility
What is Nu Roc Ctr's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Wisconsin, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Nu Roc Ctr Staffed?
CMS rates NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 76%, which is 29 percentage points above the Wisconsin average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Nu Roc Ctr?
State health inspectors documented 23 deficiencies at NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR during 2023 to 2025. These included: 21 with potential for harm and 2 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Nu Roc Ctr?
NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by CHAMPION CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 50 certified beds and approximately 37 residents (about 74% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in LAONA, Wisconsin.
How Does Nu Roc Ctr Compare to Other Wisconsin Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Wisconsin, NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR's overall rating (3 stars) matches the state average, staff turnover (76%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (3 stars) is at the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Nu Roc Ctr?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Nu Roc Ctr Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR 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 3-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 Nu Roc Ctr Stick Around?
Staff turnover at NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR is high. At 76%, the facility is 29 percentage points above the Wisconsin average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Nu Roc Ctr Ever Fined?
NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR has been fined $13,000 across 1 penalty action. This is below the Wisconsin average of $33,209. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Nu Roc Ctr on Any Federal Watch List?
NU ROC HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CTR 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.