Dove Healthcare - Bloomer
2217 Duncan Road, Bloomer, WI 54724 · Chippewa County · (715) 568-9770
50 certified beds, about 46 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525479 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 9, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since March 2024 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 4.60 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.95 of those hours.
47.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Wisconsin average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Dove Healthcare, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.
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 8 health citations on file.
June 9, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure that residents (R) received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 resident (R) reviewed for wound care. (R5). The facility did not ensure weekly comprehensive wound assessments and did not assess wound treatment plan for effectiveness for R5's wound. This is evidenced by:Facility's policy titled Wound Treatment Protocols reviewed date of January 2026, read in part, With the Discovery of New Skin Issue. Document appropriately in the Skin Screen of Electronic Medical Record. Complete comprehensive skin assessment as necessary depending on classification of wound. Refer to dietary and therapies as appropriate. Documentation: Any new skin finding should have a Risk Assessment filled out in (Name of computer software). [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure that 2 of 2 residents (R7 and R38) reviewed for accidents received adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents. The facility did not follow fall interventions identified in R7's care plan. The facility did not implement interventions or educate staff after R38 sustained an injury during a transfer with a mechanical lift.
January 27, 2026Complaint 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 abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, are reported immediately to the State Survey Agency, in accordance with State law through established procedures for 1 of 3 sampled residents reviewed. (R1)-The facility did not submit the misconduct incident report within five business days of discovery of the incident. The facility policy titled, Resident Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property, and Exploitation Prevention Program, with a revision date of October 2025, states, .Reporting allegations immediately: a. But not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury . [...]
April 10, 2025Standard inspection · 2 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 observations, interviews and record review, the facility did not prepare and distribute food in a sanitary manner. This has the potential to affect all 49 residents. Surveyor observed [NAME] D wearing a beard cover that did not cover a full moustache. Surveyor observed [NAME] E not wearing a beard cover despite having facial hair.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure staff postings were accurate which has the potential to affect 49 out of 49 residents. Review of staffing schedules and required staff postings revealed discrepancies between the documents. This resulted in inaccuracies with the total number and the actual hours worked for licensed and non-licensed staff directly responsible for resident care each shift. This is evidenced by: Surveyor reviewed the schedules and staff postings from 03/10/25-04/09/25 with the following inaccuracies: 03/10/25 AM SHIFT: STAFF POSTING-0 Medication Technician (MT). STAFF SCHEDULE:1 MT. PM SHIFT: STAFF POSTING-1 Registered Nurse (RN). STAFF SCHEDULE-0 RN. NOC SHIFT: STAFF POSTING-3 CNA for a total of 10 hours. STAFF SCHEDULE-3 CNA for 8 hour shift. 03/11/25 AM SHIFT: STAFF POSTING-1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 0 MT, 9 CNA. [...]
March 14, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteExample 1 Based on observations and interview, the facility did not ensure dietary staff prepared and distributed food in accordance with professional standards of practice. This has that potential to affect all 44 residents. The facility did not ensure that the hot water dishwashing machine was reaching adequate temperatures to prevent the spread of disease. Dietary staff observed not washing hands in between glove use. Dietary staff touching food with contaminated gloves.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteExample 2 Findings include: Facility policy entitled, Dressing Change Procedure, last reviewed 09/23, stated in part: .13. Remove gloves. 14. Sanitize hands and put on a new pair of gloves . On 03/13/24 at 8:03 AM, Surveyor observed wound care performed for R35 by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) C. Surveyor observed a sign outside R35's door stating contact precautions. LPN C stated R35 had wound cultures in the past showing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), so R35 was on contact precautions for cares. LPN C used alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) and donned a gown and gloves prior to entering R35's room. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) F was already in the room with gown and gloves on when Surveyor entered the room. CNA F assisted R35 to turn on left side toward the wall. LPN C pulled down R35's pajama bottoms and unfastened brief. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility did not ensure that residents are free of significant medication errors for 1 of 7 residents (R6) observed for medication pass. R6 was given 8 units of Insulin Aspart (Novolog) short-acting insulin an hour before breakfast. R6 was to have received 8 units of Insulin Aspart (Novolog) 15-30 minutes before breakfast, to prevent hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This is evidenced by: Surveyor reviewed the policy Insulin administration dated 03/13/24 which states in part, Please ensure that all residents receive a meal within 30 minutes of receiving insulin . [...]
Fire safety inspections
18 fire safety citations on file: 3 on June 9, 2026, 13 on April 10, 2025, 2 on March 14, 2024.
Every fire safety citation18 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
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) | 4.60 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.95 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.13 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.27 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.38 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 47.1% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.72 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 4.79 on weekdays and 4.13 on weekends, 14% 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 4.60 in April to June 2025 to 4.60 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 | 4.60 | 0.95 | 4.79 | 4.13 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 46 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.40 | 0.70 | 4.57 | 3.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 46 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.45 | 0.76 | 4.65 | 3.94 | 0.0% | 1 of 92 | 48 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.60 | 0.83 | 4.83 | 4.03 | 0.0% | 2 of 91 | 48 |
| 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 | 30.6 | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 30.4 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.5 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BLOOMER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Dove Healthcare, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove 8 Opco Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2024 |
| Divine Hc Holdco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Goldstar Capital Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Goldstar Wisconsin Associates, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Goldstar-Divine Holdings Dove 8 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2024 | |
| Markovits, Isaak | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Richland, Ilan | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Bruxvoort, Kristen | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Salsbury, Erica | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Goldner, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Kiley, Jeremy | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Markovits, Isaak | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 9, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 10, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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 January 27, 2026: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 10, 2025: "Post nurse staffing information every day."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Meadowbrook at Bloomer Bloomer, 0.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center Chippewa Falls, 12.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Wi Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls Chippewa Falls, 13.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Chippewa Falls, 14.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Meadowbrook at Chetek Chetek, 16.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 34 citations
- Cornell Health Services Cornell, 18.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire Eau Claire, 18.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Altoona, 20.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 7 citations
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 Dove Healthcare - Bloomer's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Dove Healthcare - Bloomer 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Dove Healthcare - Bloomer get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 9, 2026. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Dove Healthcare - Bloomer been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Dove Healthcare - Bloomer 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 Dove Healthcare - Bloomer?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to Dove Healthcare. Legal business name: BLOOMER REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER LLC.
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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