DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Dove Healthcare in Rice Lake, Wisconsin has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, which means they are highly recommended and perform above average compared to other facilities. They rank #28 out of 321 nursing homes in the state, placing them in the top half, and #2 out of 5 in Barron County, indicating that only one local option is better. The facility is new with only one inspection on record, and while they have a strong overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, they did have two documented concerns related to communication about transfers and discharges, which could affect resident safety. Staffing is a strength, with a turnover rate of 0%, well below the state average, but they have less RN coverage than 82% of Wisconsin facilities, which could impact care. On a positive note, Dove Healthcare has not incurred any fines, which suggests they maintain compliance with regulations.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Wisconsin
- #28/321
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Wisconsin facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 70 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 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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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 staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record
Aug 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0627
(Tag F0627)
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 proper documentation and communication for discharge for 1 of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0628
(Tag F0628)
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 notify the resident (R) or the resident's representative(s) of the tr...
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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 2 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 Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE 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 Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake Staffed?
CMS rates DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake?
State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE during 2025. These included: 2 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake?
DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE 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 DOVE HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 50 certified beds and approximately 25 residents (about 50% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in RICE LAKE, Wisconsin.
How Does Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake Compare to Other Wisconsin Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Wisconsin, DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0 and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake?
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 Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE 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 Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake Stick Around?
DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake Ever Fined?
DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE 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 Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake on Any Federal Watch List?
DOVE HEALTHCARE - RICE LAKE 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.