Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton
325 E Florida Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 · Outagamie County · (920) 731-7310
88 certified beds, about 75 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1995
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525583 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 6, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since April 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 4.65 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.22 of those hours.
34.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Wisconsin average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Rennes Group, an affiliated group of 6 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 6 health citations on file.
August 6, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility did not ensure appropriate care and treatment related to weight monitoring was provided for 1 resident (R) (R86) of 2 sampled residents. The facility did not complete additional assessments and ensure the physician was notified when R86 had a weight gain of more than 2 pounds in 1 day.
January 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure 1 resident (R) (R2) of 5 sampled residents had a call light within reach. On 1/8/25, R2's call light was wedged between the mattress and side rail of R2's bed and not within R2's reach.
June 6, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and family interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure 1 resident (R) (R44) of 18 residents had a call light within reach or a means to call staff for assistance. During two observations, Surveyor noted R44's call light was not within reach. In addition, R44 did not have the correct call light to meet R44's needs according to R44's plan of care.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review, the facility did not develop a comprehensive care plan for 1 resident (R) (R44) of 3 sampled residents. The facility's Matrix and R44's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated R44 received Hospice services. R44 did not have a care plan for Hospice services.
April 8, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident interview, and record review, the facility did not review and revise the plan of care for 1 Resident (R) (R1) of 7 residents. R1 received a new order for a restorative ambulation program. The facility did not update R1's care plan to incorporate the ambulation program.
November 21, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident representative and staff interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure written notice of a room change was provided for 1 Resident (R) (R1) of 2 residents reviewed. R1 was moved to a different room on 9/20/23. R1's medical record did not contain written notice to R1's representative notifying them of the room change.
April 26, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 4 on August 6, 2025, 5 on June 6, 2024.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- 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 properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Use approved construction type or materials.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
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) | 4.65 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.22 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.13 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.96 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.47 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.0% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 19.0% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.00 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 4.86 on weekdays and 4.13 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.45 in April to June 2025 to 4.65 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 | 4.65 | 1.22 | 4.86 | 4.13 | 7.7% | 0 of 90 | 75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.67 | 1.21 | 4.86 | 4.19 | 7.9% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.63 | 1.13 | 4.86 | 4.02 | 3.1% | 0 of 92 | 78 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.45 | 1.05 | 4.64 | 3.97 | 3.1% | 0 of 91 | 77 |
| 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 | 13.9 | 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 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 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 | 19.1 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.4 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.8 | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.4 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TDR INC. CMS links this home to Rennes Group, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 4.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes, Debra | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 01/15/1990 |
| Rennes, Timothy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 01/15/1990 |
| Lange, Robert | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 03/30/2022 | |
| Schingick, Nicole | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/22/2019 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 8, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 6, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 6, 2025: "Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Edenbrook of Appleton North Appleton, 0.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Meadowbrook at Appleton Appleton, 2.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 59 citations
- Brewster Village Appleton, 3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Peabody Manor Appleton, 3.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Oakridge Gardens Nur Ctr, Inc Menasha, 4.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Little Chute Health Services Little Chute, 5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- St. Paul Elder Services, Inc Kaukauna, 6.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Park View Health Center Oshkosh, 16.1 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 Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on August 6, 2025. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton 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 Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Rennes Group. Legal business name: TDR INC.
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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