Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
400 N Morris St., Stoughton, WI 53589 · Dane County · (608) 873-5651
70 certified beds, about 50 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
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 525512 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 15, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since May 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 4.33 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.49 of those hours.
36.5% 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.
605/23
209/24
001/26
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 8 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
1E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 15, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
September 10, 2024Standard 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 ensure the preparation of food in a clean and sanitary environment with the potential to affect all 52 residents residing in the facility. Surveyor observed a coat of dust on light fixtures and electrical cords above food preparation area while food was being prepared. Surveyor observed food to be in circulation that was expired and observed food in circulation to be opened and undated. Evidenced by: Example - dust On 9/4/24 at 9:12 AM, during initial tour of the kitchen, Surveyor and DM H (Dietary Manager) observed 3 plastic light covers in the ceiling and electrical cord unit suspended from the ceiling directly over the food preparation area. The light covers and electrical cord had a layer of dust on them. [...]
- E Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility did not ensure that it did not employ individuals who were found guilty of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment by failure to conduct timely and complete background checks for 4 (RN D, CNA E, MT C and HK F) of 8 facility staff. RN D (Registered Nurse), CNA E (Certified Nursing Assistant), and MT C (Medication Technician) did not have a background check completed every four years. HK F (Housekeeper) indicated on HK F's Background Information Disclosure (BID) form that HK F had been convicted of disorderly conduct in January 2024. The facility did not request a copy of HK F's criminal complaint, judgement of conviction, or any other relevant court or police documents as instructed by the BID form. This is evidenced by: The DHS memo P-00274 titled Wisconsin Caregiver Program: [...]
May 23, 2023Standard inspection · 6 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 ensure the preparation of food in a clean and sanitary environment with the potential to affect all 47 residents residing in the facility. Surveyor observed [NAME] G's personal handbag sitting amongst stored clean cookware in the food preparation area. While temping food coming out of the ovens, [NAME] K used a visibly soiled alcohol wipe to clean thermometer and did not allow thermometer to air dry between foods. Surveyor observed a plastic scoop to be stored in contact with flour inside of a storage bin. Evidenced by: Example 1 On 5/21/23 at 9:14 AM Surveyor observed [NAME] G preparing food in the food preparation are. [NAME] G had her personal handbag on a storage shelf amongst clean bakeware. [NAME] G indicated she should not have her personal items in the food preparation or storage area. [...]
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteExample 2 The facility policy, titled, APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control) Guideline for Handwashing and Hand Antisepsis in Healthcare Settings, with a handwritten date of 8/17/03, indicates, in part: .2. Bacteria on hands must be removed by hand washing with soap and water or by hand antisepsis with alcohol-based hand-rubs (if hands are not visibly soiled): .b. Before and after caring for each resident .f. After contact with a source of microorganisms (body fluids and substances, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, inanimate objects that are likely to be contaminated). g. Every time a person puts on or takes off gloves .7. Glove use .b. Gloves should be used for hand-contaminating activities. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure that every resident was treated with dignity and respect when providing activities of daily living (ADLs) for 2 of 16 residents reviewed and 1 of 1 supplemental resident reviewed (R21, R44, and R305). Surveyor observed R21 in dining room area. R21's catheter bag was not covered with a dignity bag. Surveyor observed staff entering R44's room without knocking or introducing themself. Surveyor heard staff sharing personal information about R305 outside of R305's room. Staff were standing outside of R305's room and Surveyor could hear the conversation while standing at the end of the hall. Example 1 R21 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including heart failure, diabetes, kidney disease, overactive bladder, depression, anxiety, and neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder. [...]
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility did not ensure pressure injury preventive measures were implemented. This was observed with 1 (R44) of 4 residents reviewed for pressure injuries out of a total sample of 16 residents. R44 was observed to not be repositioned at least every 2 hours while in bed. R44 was observed to have heels directly on mattress. Evidenced by: Facility policy, entitled Wound Care Protocol, revised date 7/17/21, includes, in part: .OPERATIONAL DETAILS .2. As part of the above assessment, risk factors must have a corresponding intervention to alleviate or reduce the risk. Preventive interventions may include but are not limited to pressure redistributing seating surfaces, beds, mattresses, extremity offloading, supportive devices, protective dressings, skin observations and repositioning plans . [...]
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure drinks were prepared in a form to meet the individual needs for 1 of 1 resident (R6) with alterations to fluid for oral intake out of a total of 16 residents sampled. Facility staff served regular thin liquids to R6, who has a dietary order for nectar-thickened liquids.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility administered the influenza immunization without receiving consent from the resident's Activated Power of Attorney (APOA) for 1 of 5 residents (R31) reviewed for immunizations. R31 received the influenza immunization without consent and prior to receiving the APOA's declination.
Fire safety inspections
23 fire safety citations on file: 5 on January 15, 2026, 11 on September 10, 2024, 7 on May 23, 2023.
Every fire safety citation23 citations
- E Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 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 Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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) | 4.33 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.49 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.83 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.52 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.5% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 29.4% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.26 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 4.53 on weekdays and 3.83 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 21.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.82 in April to June 2025 to 4.33 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 | 4.33 | 1.49 | 4.53 | 3.83 | 21.7% | 0 of 90 | 50 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.60 | 1.34 | 3.86 | 2.96 | 25.7% | 0 of 92 | 50 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.70 | 1.30 | 3.87 | 3.29 | 27.1% | 0 of 92 | 50 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.82 | 1.27 | 3.99 | 3.37 | 31.3% | 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.
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 | 14.5 | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.0 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.4 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.5 | 23.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.7 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SKAALEN NURSING AND REHABILIATION CENTER, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borling, Marsha | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/21/2022 | |
| Erdman, David | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2025 | |
| Geister-Jones, Scott | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Hasz, William | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Klongland, Rebecca | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2024 | |
| Laffey, Joan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2024 | |
| Olson, Randy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2024 | |
| Rigdon, Cathy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2022 | |
| Schubring, Mark | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Carley, Jacqueline | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/15/2024 | |
| Krentz, Kristian | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/19/2022 | |
| Skaalen Retirement Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/30/2005 | |
| Agni, Guirish | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2014 | |
| Bienfang, Tayler | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/05/2024 | |
| Schellhorn, Maggie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2009 | |
| Agni, Guirish | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2014 | |
| Schellhorn, Maggie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/28/2025 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 10, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 23, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- 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 September 10, 2024: "Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft."
- 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 23, 2023: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
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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 Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 15, 2026. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 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 Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: SKAALEN NURSING AND REHABILIATION CENTER, 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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