Ellsworth Health Services
403 N Maple St., Ellsworth, WI 54011 · Pierce County · (715) 273-5821
50 certified beds, about 30 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525483 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 17, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 3 health citations since June 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 3.73 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.03 of those hours.
20.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Wisconsin average 46.9%).
CMS links it to North Shore Healthcare, an affiliated group of 59 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 3 health citations on file.
June 17, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
August 28, 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 observation, interview and record review, the facility did not maintain a safe and sanitary environment in which food is prepared and distributed. This had the potential to affect all 29 residents. Facility staff did not keep personal clothing from touching food when serving residents. Facility's dishwasher records indicate dishwasher is not consistently reaching required temperatures to ensure adequate sanitization. Facility is not maintaining a sanitary environment for clean dishware. This is evidenced by:The facility's policy titled, Ware washing, dated 12/2024, states in part, 2. All dish machine water temperatures will be maintained in accordance with the manufacture's recommendations for high temperature or low temperature machines. 3. Temperature and/or sanitizer concentration logs will be completed, as appropriate. [...]
- 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 each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 2 residents (R) 21 reviewed. This is evidenced by: Facility's policy titled Fall Prevention and Management Guideline revised date 07/18/24, read in part. Policy: Each resident will be assessed for fall risk and will receive care and services in accordance with their individualized plan of care to minimize the likelihood of falls or reduce the possibility/severity of injury. R21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R21's current diagnoses include hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction (CVA) affecting right dominant side, dysphagia, and cognitive communication. [...]
June 12, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents (R) receive treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for residents experiencing changes in condition for 1 of 4 residents (R10) reviewed for changes in condition regarding congestive heart failure. This is evidenced by: According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Congestive Heart Failure (CHF): [...]
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 17, 2026, 2 on August 28, 2025, 2 on June 12, 2024.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
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) | 3.73 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.03 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.25 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.56 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 20.6% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.47 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 3.93 on weekdays and 3.25 on weekends, 17% 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 3.91 in April to June 2025 to 3.73 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 | 3.73 | 1.03 | 3.93 | 3.25 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 30 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.83 | 1.05 | 4.03 | 3.34 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.00 | 1.27 | 4.22 | 3.44 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 27 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.91 | 1.23 | 4.12 | 3.38 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 28 |
| 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 | 20.7 | 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 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 | 22.1 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.4 | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.1 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NSH ELLSWORTH LLC. CMS links this home to North Shore Healthcare, a group of 59 nursing homes averaging 2.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nshr Operations LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/01/2019 |
| Arrowhead 123 LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| The Lane Morrell Bowen Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 10/01/2019 |
| Mills, David | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 18% | 10/01/2019 |
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 12/31/2024 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 12/31/2024 | |
| Baumann, Troy | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Hoehn, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2019 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/31/2024 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/01/2025 | |
| North Shore Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Nsh Rehab LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/01/2025 | |
| Wipfli LLP | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/2025 | |
| Baumann, Troy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Belongia, Christina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2019 | |
| Field, Thomas | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Gee, Darren | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/30/2021 | |
| Greer, Lauren | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/29/2023 | |
| Hoehn, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Patzer, Colleen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/14/2023 | |
| Purtell, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Townson, McKenzie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2026 | |
| Arrowhead 123 LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/23/2025 | |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/23/2025 | |
| North Shore Healthcare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/15/2025 | |
| Nsh 403 Maple Street LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Nsh Rehab LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/23/2025 | |
| The Lane Morrell Bowen Trust | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2019 | |
| Wipfli LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/23/2025 | |
| Baumann, Troy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Belongia, Christina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2019 | |
| Field, Thomas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Gee, Darren | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Greer, Lauren | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/29/2023 | |
| Hoehn, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/2019 | |
| Patzer, Colleen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/14/2023 | |
| Purtell, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Townson, McKenzie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2026 |
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 August 28, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- 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 August 28, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.25 hours per resident per day, below the Wisconsin average of 3.77.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center Spring Valley, 12.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- St. Crispin Living Community Red Wing, 14.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Prescott Nursing and Rehab Community Prescott, 14.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Baldwin Care Center Baldwin, 16.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Plum City Care Ctr Plum City, 16.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Hammond Health Services Hammond, 17 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Park View Home Woodville, 17.8 mi · 5 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 Ellsworth Health Services's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ellsworth Health Services 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ellsworth Health Services get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 17, 2026. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Ellsworth Health Services been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ellsworth Health Services 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 Ellsworth Health Services?
- CMS lists 40 owners and managers, and links the home to North Shore Healthcare. Legal business name: NSH ELLSWORTH 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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