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Orchard Manor

8800 Hwy 61, Lancaster, WI 53813 · Grant County · (608) 723-2113

74 certified beds, about 49 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978

CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525290 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 16, 2025, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).

Of 9 health citations since May 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,425 in the last three years; the largest was $22,425, and the latest is dated August 15, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.49 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.96 of those hours.

26.8% 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.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

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 9 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
5D
1E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 16, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 15, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
  1. G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 28, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure residents received care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent or heal pressure injuries (PI) for 2 of 2 sampled residents (R9 & R3) reviewed for pressure injuries out of a total sample of 12. R9 was admitted with bilateral heel pressure injuries. The facility did not implement immediate offloading of the bilateral heels and the heels deteriorated. R9's wounds were not measured weekly, and her physician was not updated timely on changes to her wounds. R9 was observed not having her heels offloaded while seated in her recliner. R3 developed a facility acquired PI. The facility failed to measure and assess the PI weekly. R3's PI became infected multiple times requiring antibiotics. The facility states R3 has a Stage 3 PI - R3's medical record indicates PI, abscess, and diabetic wound. [...]
  2. E
    Provide appropriate foot care.
    F687 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 11, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that residents that are diabetic received routine diabetic foot checks in accordance with professional standards of practice for 2 of 2 sampled residents (R3, R9), and 2 of 2 supplemental residents (R11, R27) reviewed for diabetic foot checks. R11 has no documentation of diabetic foot checks. R27 has documentation of once per month diabetic foot checks. R3's diabetic foot checks are not done daily. R9's diabetic foot checks are not done daily. This is evidenced by: The facility's Policy and Procedure entitled Foot Care Guideline dated 7/15/21 with last revision date of 5/9/24 states in part: .The nursing staff will provide residents' foot care with licensed nurses performing nail care for the diabetic individual .Objectives: To prevent infection of the feet .To assess skin integrity . Of note: [...]
  3. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 11, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to develop and/or implement policies and procedures for ensuring the reporting of a reasonable suspicion of a crime in accordance with section 1150B of the Act. the facility failed to ensure that all alleged abuse violations are reported to the administrator and other officials in accordance with State law through established procedures for 1 of 2 sampled residents (R13) and 1 of 1 (R34) supplemental residents reviewed for abuse. On 5/5/24, the facility became aware of an alleged violation of abuse between R13 and R34. This allegation of abuse was not reported to the administrator or state agency. Evidenced by: The facility policy, Reporting Abuse to the Facility Management, with a revision date of 4/20/23, indicates, in part: Policy Statement: [...]
  4. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 11, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that in response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, all alleged violations were thoroughly investigated for 1 of 2 sampled residents (R13) and 1 of 1 (R34) supplemental residents reviewed for abuse. On 5/5/24, the facility became aware of an alleged violation of abuse between R13 and R34 and did not conduct an investigation. Evidenced by: The facility policy, Abuse Investigation Protocol, with a reviewed date of 3/20/24, indicates, in part: Policy Statement: All reports of alleged resident abuse in any form .resident-to-resident abuse .are promptly and thoroughly investigated by facility management .Policy Interpretation and Implementation: 1. [...]
  5. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 11, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure provision of an environment free from accidents and hazards for 1 of 1 sampled residents (R3) with a power wheelchair out of a total sampled of 12 residents. R3s electric wheelchair was being charged in R3's room. This is evidenced by: Facility policy entitled Motorized scooter/wheelchair, revision date 5/9/24, does not address where electric chairs are to be charged. R3 was admitted on [DATE]. R3's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicates R3 has a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 out of 15, which indicates R3 is cognitively intact. On 8/13/24 at 9:45 AM, Surveyor observed R3 to be in her recliner sleeping and the electric wheelchair appeared to be plugged in to a cord behind the nightstand. On 8/13/24 at 10:01 AM, Surveyor observed R3 to have an electric wheelchair in her room. [...]
May 17, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
  1. G
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · Actual harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 15, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that the residents' physician was consulted when there was a significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status for 1 of 17 residents (R48). R48 had a change in weight status and the facility did not consult R48's physician per physician orders, resulting in R48 having to go to the emergency room with CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) exacerbation requiring medical intervention and a hospital stay. This is evidenced by: Facility policy entitled, Physician Notification, reviewed 4/6/22, includes, in part: The professional nursing staff will notify the resident's physician when a change in the resident's condition has occurred. Sometimes the telephone contact to the physician is one of urgency while at other times it may be less urgent but still necessary to obtain a new order. [...]
  2. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 15, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility did not ensure the preparation of food in a clean and sanitary environment with potential to affect all 47 residents residing in the facility. Surveyor observed the facility's downstairs freezer to have liquid dripping from the ceiling into boxes of food that was no longer sealed by the manufacturer. Surveyor observed [NAME] K wet stacking clean cups. [NAME] K indicated she was talked to the previous year by Surveyors for not allowing the dishes to air dry completely and knows she should allow them to dry completely before stacking them. This is evidenced by: Facility policy, entitled Dish Machine, reviewed 5/17/23, includes, in part: Dishes/glasses should be air dried in racks on shelf until completely dry. Recommendations for use of the [NAME] High temperature Dishwasher, includes, in part: . [...]
  3. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 15, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility staff failed to adequately assess and treat pain and provide necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical well-being for 1 (R15) of 2 residents reviewed for pain out of a total sample of 17. R15 reported to Surveyor to be in 8 out of 10 pain and was observed crying. R15 reported to CNA I (Certified Nursing Assistant) and CNA J that she had pain in her shoulder that started during an EZ stand transfer. CNA I voiced she was aware of R15 crying and in pain after EZ stand transfer and did not report this pain to RN H. RN H indicated CNA J reported R15 was experiencing 5 out of 10 pain. RN H (Registered Nurse) did not immediately perform a thorough RN assessment into this pain, including a visual assessment, a descriptive assessment, or a root cause analysis. [...]
  4. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 15, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 2 sampled residents (R3). Staff did not complete appropriate hand hygiene during wound care for R3. This is evidenced by: The facility policy titled, Infection Prevention and Control Manual, Standard Precautions, Hand Hygiene, with a revised and/or reviewed date of 4/12/23, states, in part: Policy: It is the policy of this facility that hand hygiene (HH) (e.g., hand washing and/or Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) .is to be performed consistent with accepted standards of practice in order to reduce the potential of the spread of pathogens . Procedure: There are 2 methods for hand hygiene: 1. [...]

Fire safety inspections

19 fire safety citations on file: 9 on December 16, 2025, 6 on August 15, 2024, 4 on May 17, 2023.

Every fire safety citation19 citations
  1. E
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. E
    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    K 912 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. D
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. D
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. D
    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
    K 927 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. C
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · December 16, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    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.
    K 222 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
    K 343 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · August 15, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · May 17, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · May 17, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · May 17, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · May 17, 2023 · Waiver

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
August 15, 2024Fine $22,425
August 15, 2024Payment Denial 1 days from September 11, 2024

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeWisconsinUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)4.494.213.86
Registered nurses0.960.990.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.993.773.42
Nurse aides3.27
Licensed practical nurses0.26
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)26.8%46.9%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%39.7%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.02 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 4.70 on weekdays and 3.99 on weekends, 15% 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 4.23 in April to June 2025 to 4.49 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.490.964.703.99 0.0%0 of 9049
Oct to Dec 20254.290.884.463.86 0.0%0 of 9249
Jul to Sep 20254.430.884.604.01 0.0%0 of 9248
Apr to Jun 20254.230.864.443.72 0.0%0 of 9148
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Wisconsin, Jan to Mar 20264.190.954.363.748.8%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.

MeasureThis homeWisconsinUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
14.616.113.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.22.10.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.32.61.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
5.53.33.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.418.414.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.45.04.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.415.815.4

Owners and operators

Legal business name: COUNTY OF GRANT.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
County of Grant5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization01/01/1976
Erdenberger, AleshaCorporate directorIndividual09/12/2022
Stader, EricCorporate directorIndividual07/01/2005
County of GrantOperational/managerial controlOrganization01/01/1976
Erdenberger, AleshaOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/12/2022
Stader, EricOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/01/2005
County of GrantAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/1976
Erdenberger, AleshaAdp of the SNFIndividual09/12/2022
Stader, EricAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2005

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
  2. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2024: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
  3. 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 17, 2023: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
  4. 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 17, 2023: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."

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Common questions

What is Orchard Manor's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Orchard Manor 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 Orchard Manor get at its last inspection?
0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 16, 2025. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
Has Orchard Manor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $22,425 in the last three years.
Does Orchard Manor 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 Orchard Manor?
CMS lists 9 owners and managers. Legal business name: COUNTY OF GRANT.

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