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Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids
130 Strawberry Ln, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 · Wood County · (715) 424-1600
80 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525429 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 20, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since December 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 3.90 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.14 of those hours.
44.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Wisconsin average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Eden Senior Care, an affiliated group of 21 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 7 health citations on file.
May 20, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure assistance for activities of daily living (ADLs) was provided in a timely and consistent manner for 4 residents (R30, R13, R1, and R38) of 5 sampled residents. R30's call light was shut off prior to staff completing R30's request. Staff did not return in a timely manner to complete cares for R30. R1 stated staff typically take 30 minutes to respond to R1's call light. R13's call light was activated for 14 to 24 minutes before staff provided care. R1 (who lived across the hall) was interviewed and stated R13's call light was previously on for 60 minutes. R38 stated it can take 30 minutes for staff to respond to a call light. Staff verified residents may have to wait for their needs to be met.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure an allegation of misappropriation was thoroughly investigated for 1 resident (R) (R68) of 1 sampled resident. Housekeeping Supervisor (HS)-E used R68's credit card to pay $1501.97 of personal bills after R68 used HS-E's phone to make purchases. The facility did not thoroughly investigate the allegation of misappropriation.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and record review, the facility did not provide wound care as ordered for 1 resident (R) (R4) of 1 sampled resident. R4 developed a skin tear over a recently healed left posterior thigh wound. Physician orders were not transcribed in R4's medical record to continue treatment to protect the wound. R4's medical record did not indicate the wound was treated or covered as ordered between 5/8/26 and 5/15/26.
July 25, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure a medication cart was locked when unattended and that medications were stored appropriately. This practice had the potential to affect more than 4 of the 51 residents residing in the facility. On 7/25/25, staff left a medication cart unlocked and unattended on multiple occasions. In addition, staff left medications on top of an unattended medication cart.
February 26, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure 1 resident (R) (R10) of 5 sampled residents was monitored for adverse reactions to a high-risk medication. R10 was prescribed furosemide (a diuretic medication). R10's care plan did not contain monitoring interventions for adverse reactions to the high-risk medication.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure staff completed proper hand hygiene during the provision of cares for 1 resident (R) (R28) of 3 residents. On 2/26/25, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-D did not complete appropriate hand hygiene during the provision of cares for R28.
December 7, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility did not provide the necessary services, care, and to prevent urinary tract infection for 1 of 3 residents (R) reviewed with urinary catheter (R31). This is evidenced by: Surveyor received policy titled, Hand Hygiene, with the most recent revision date of 01/16/23 which states in part: Staff will perform hand hygiene by washing hands before applying gloves and after removing gloves. Surveyor also received policy titled, Foley Catheter Insertion, with the most recent revision date of 02/09/18 which states in part to: .verify physician's order for procedure. Policy also states, After completing perineal care, perform hand hygiene. Arrange supplies on a clean surface within easy reach. Open catheter tray using sterile technique. Apply sterile gloves. [...]
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 20, 2026, 8 on February 26, 2025, 3 on December 7, 2023.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- D Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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) | 3.90 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.14 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.52 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.34 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.41 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.1% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 10.0% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.05 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 4.05 on weekdays and 3.52 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.60 in April to June 2025 to 3.90 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 | 3.90 | 1.14 | 4.05 | 3.52 | 8.6% | 0 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.49 | 1.02 | 3.60 | 3.21 | 8.3% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.70 | 1.07 | 3.84 | 3.36 | 11.3% | 0 of 92 | 47 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.60 | 0.89 | 3.73 | 3.26 | 17.6% | 0 of 91 | 50 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Wisconsin
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.70 | $19.03 to $22.75 | 28,370 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.65 | $28.67 to $36.06 | 7,390 |
| Registered nurses | $45.93 | $39.39 to $49.33 | 68,060 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 8.4 | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.8 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.6 | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.4 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: STRAWBERRY LANE NURSING AND REHAB LLC. CMS links this home to Eden Senior Care, a group of 21 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feinstein, Dan | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 12% | 11/01/2017 |
| Lifsics, Channie | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 9% | 11/01/2017 |
| Polstein, Mordechai | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 16% | 11/01/2017 |
| Stesel, Maxim | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 45% | 11/01/2017 |
| Schmitz, Arthur | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Lifsics, Channie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Mauer, Dovie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2017 | |
| Rice, Pamela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2017 |
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 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 20, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 25, 2025: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
- 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 May 20, 2026: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 26, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the Wisconsin average of 3.77.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wisconsin Rapids Health Services Wisconsin Rapids, 2.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 36 citations
- Edgewater Haven Nursing Home Port Edwards, 4.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Stevens Point Health Services Stevens Point, 12.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 48 citations
- Timber Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Stevens Point, 13.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 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 Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 20, 2026. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids 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 Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids?
- CMS lists 8 owners and managers, and links the home to Eden Senior Care. Legal business name: STRAWBERRY LANE NURSING AND REHAB 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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