Badger Prairie HCC
1100 E Verona Ave, Verona, WI 53593 · Dane County · (608) 845-6601
120 certified beds, about 112 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525516 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 10, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since May 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 6.13 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.51 of those hours.
9.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Wisconsin average 46.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
September 10, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that all alleged violations involving misappropriation of resident funds/personal property are reported immediately to the administrator of the facility, the State agency, and to other officials, including local law enforcement, in accordance with State law through established procedures for 1 of 1 supplemental residents (R27) reviewed for abuse. Facility did not report R27's allegation of a staff member hitting her/physical abuse to local law enforcement. Evidenced by:Facility policy, title Abuse, Neglect, Mistreatment, Exploitation, Misappropriation of Property, or Injuries of Unknown Origin, and Mandatory Reporting of a Crime, dated 7/22/25, includes: [...]
August 29, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 18, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility did not ensure food was prepared in a clean and sanitary environment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This has the potential to affect all 110 residents. -Floor stand mixer was found to have dried food particles on the undercarriage and splatter guard. -Medium stand mixer was found to have dried food particles on the undercarriage and splatter guard. -Countertop stand mixer was found to have dried food particles on the undercarriage. -Pans were stacked while wet following dishwashing and placed into storage. This is evidenced by Example 1 FDA (U.S. [...]
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that all residents were able to formulate an advance directive, specifically related to code status, for 3 of 25 residents (R65, R7, and R8) reviewed for code status of total sample of 32 and 1 of 1 supplemental resident (R97). R65's code status preference form documents CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Full Code status) and his code status order is DNR (Do Not Resuscitate), these do not match. R7's code status does not match in the medical record and DNR form is not signed by legal representative. R8's code status preference form is not signed by the resident or legal representative. R97's code status preference form documents No CPR, and his code status order is Full code, these do not match. This is evidenced by: [...]
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not ensure it maintained an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 4 of 21 hand hygiene opportunities (R96 and R64). R96 and R64 was observed during wound care, where the RN (Registered Nurse) did not consistently follow professional standards of practice for hand hygiene. Staff did not complete hand hygiene per professional standard of practice. This is evidenced by: The facility policy entitled, Hand Hygiene, Employees, undated, states in part: . All staff shall utilize good hand hygiene techniques at all times, including following the removal of gloves or other personal protective devices . B. Hand Wash Methods 1. Soap and Water Hand Wash Method . b. [...]
- C Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility must develop policies and procedures to ensure that residents and/or resident responsible party receives education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of the immunization prior to offering the immunization and documentation is noted in the medical record on whether the resident received or declined the immunization having the potential to affect the census of 110 residents (R). This is evidenced by: The facility policy, entitled Preventative Care Protocol, dated 11/29/22, states, in part: . I. Vaccinations: . A. Pneumococcal Vaccine: 1. Please refer to https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/pneumo/downloads/pneumo/downloads/pneumo-vaccine-timing.pdf for administration guidelines. B. Trivalent or Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine: Annually per recommendation of Medical Director . [...]
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 4 on September 10, 2025, 3 on August 29, 2024, 4 on May 18, 2023.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 6.13 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.51 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.60 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 4.45 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.16 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 9.7% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 10.5% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.35 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.34 on weekdays and 5.60 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.90 in April to June 2025 to 6.13 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 6.13 | 1.51 | 6.34 | 5.60 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 112 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 6.01 | 1.51 | 6.23 | 5.46 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 114 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.97 | 1.51 | 6.18 | 5.44 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 114 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.90 | 1.51 | 6.10 | 5.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 114 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Wisconsin, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 0.95 | 4.36 | 3.74 | 8.8% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.0 | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.6 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 53.4 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: COUNTY OF DANE.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brotzman, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/03/2014 | |
| Eastman, Alexis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Her, Chonh | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/10/2023 | |
| Brotzman, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/03/2014 | |
| Eastman, Alexis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Her, Chonh | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 18, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 10, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 18, 2023: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 18, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
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Wisconsin contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Wisconsin. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care, Ombudsman Program, 1-800-815-0015. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Wisconsin DHS Provider Search (Survey History), where Wisconsin publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Badger Prairie HCC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Badger Prairie HCC 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Badger Prairie HCC get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on September 10, 2025. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Badger Prairie HCC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Badger Prairie HCC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Badger Prairie HCC?
- CMS lists 6 owners and managers. Legal business name: COUNTY OF DANE.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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