Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab
800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI 53533 · Iowa County · (608) 930-7600
44 certified beds, about 26 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 525376 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 27, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 7 health citations since July 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.52 hours per resident per day, against 4.21 across Wisconsin and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.96 of those hours.
34.6% 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.
207/23
107/24
209/24
201/26
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 7 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
3D
0E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 27, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that each resident's drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs for 1 or 2 residents (R28). R28 has a history of a Gastrointestinal bleed (GI bleed; bleeding that occurs in the digestive tract) and R28 did not receive adequate monitoring for bleeding while taking an anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) notified RN G (Registered Nurse) of R28 possibly having blood in her stool. RN G did not assess R28 when it was first reported and initiate continued monitoring for bleeding for R28. R28 continued to decline and was sent to the emergency department (ED) where she received 2 units of blood due to a GI bleed and anemia. This is evidenced by: Facility policy, titled Notification of Change of Condition, last reviewed in 07/2025, includes in part, Purpose: [...]
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure residents are free of significant medication errors for 1 (R4) out of 4 sampled residents during the medication administration task. R4 has an order for metoprolol succinate (medication used to lower blood pressure) ER (extended release) 50 MG (milligrams) Tablet Extended Release 24 Hour dose to be administered once a day by mouth. This medication is labeled and ordered as an extended-release medication, meaning it is designed to release the active ingredients slowly over time, and are not to be crushed. During the medication administration observation, Surveyor observed Staff crushing and administering R4's metoprolol. Evidenced by:The facility policy entitled Medication Management Policy, dated 7/2025, states, in part: . Policy and Procedure:Medication AdministrationPolicy: [...]
September 18, 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 residents in the facility. Surveyor observed a food item in dry storage with open and expiration dates and wwas beyond the labeled discard date. Surveyor observed a frozen food item uncovered in freezer. Surveyor reviewed facility's documentation and found staff did not document the water temperature or the sanitizing solution. Surveyor observed staff touching fresh cantaloupe with contaminated gloves.
- 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 interview and record review, the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for 2 (R20, R8) of 12 sampled residents to meet a resident's medical and nursing needs that are identified. R20 did not have a comprehensive person-centered care plan developed for the use of an anticoagulant, a high risk medication. R8 did not have a comprehensive person-centered care plan developed for diabetes.
July 10, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G 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 2 of 4 residents reviewed for accidents (R1 and R4.) R1 experienced a fall with major injury on 2/9/24 and again on 6/25/24. The facility noted R1's impulsivity, lack of using her call light and bell, and frequent attempts to self-transfer and did not put measures in place to ensure she was supervised. On 6/25/24, R1 was left alone in the dayroom while other staff tended to other residents and R1 got up, walked to her room, and fell, fracturing her hip. R4 had multiple falls due to self-transferring which resulted in a left wrist fracture.
July 26, 2023Standard 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 and interview, the facility did not store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This has the potential to affect all 34 residents. Ice and water were observed in food items. Food items were not dated to reflect open and/or use by date.
- 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 a resident with pressure injuries (PI) receives necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infections, and prevent new PI's from developing for 1 of 1 resident (R23) reviewed with pressure injuries out of a total sample of 12. R23 developed a deep tissue injury (DTI) to left heel. R23 was observed with left heel not being floated while in her recliner. This is evidenced by: Facility's policy and procedure titled Wound Assessment dated August 2010 states in part: [...]
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 7 on January 27, 2026, 5 on September 18, 2024, 5 on July 26, 2023.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Develop a communication plan.
- F Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- 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.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | Payment Denial | 36 days from February 25, 2026 |
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.
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.52 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.96 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.87 | 3.77 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.42 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.14 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 34.6% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 39.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.57 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 5.79 on weekdays and 4.87 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.11 in April to June 2025 to 5.52 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 | 5.52 | 1.96 | 5.79 | 4.87 | 0.3% | 0 of 90 | 26 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.20 | 1.77 | 5.52 | 4.40 | 7.6% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.24 | 1.83 | 5.51 | 4.58 | 4.0% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.11 | 1.70 | 5.42 | 4.34 | 6.1% | 1 of 91 | 29 |
| 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 | 9.9 | 16.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 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 | 22.9 | 18.4 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.2 | 15.8 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: UPLAND HILLS HEALTH INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goninen, Jason | Corporate director | Individual | 10/30/2024 | |
| Kinonen, Christopher | Corporate director | Individual | 01/25/2023 | |
| Laufenberg, Bradley | Corporate director | Individual | 06/10/2010 | |
| Nondorf, Kyle | Corporate director | Individual | 08/17/2023 | |
| Potterton, Andrea | Corporate director | Individual | 01/24/2024 | |
| Schnedler, Lisa | Corporate director | Individual | 07/08/1983 | |
| Stroud, Allison | Corporate director | Individual | 06/26/2024 | |
| Fischer, Sandra | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/12/2021 | |
| Holter, Alan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Massey, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2011 | |
| Thronson, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/24/2013 | |
| Dunn, Aaron | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Hebgen, Lynn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Karls, Krisann | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Marx, Troy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Moyer, Danielle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| O'Neil, Rachel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Wysocki, Scott | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Fischer, Sandra | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Goninen, Jason | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 10/30/2024 | |
| Holter, Alan | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2024 | |
| Kinonen, Christopher | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/25/2023 | |
| Laufenberg, Bradley | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 06/10/2010 | |
| Massey, James | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Nondorf, Kyle | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 08/17/2023 | |
| Potterton, Andrea | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/24/2024 | |
| Dunn, Aaron | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/10/2025 | |
| Hebgen, Lynn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Karls, Krisann | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Marx, Troy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Moyer, Danielle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| O'Neil, Rachel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Schnedler, Lisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/08/2013 | |
| Wysocki, Scott | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
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.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 27, 2026: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 18, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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 July 10, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 18, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Greenway Manor Spring Green, 15.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Ingleside Manor Mount Horeb, 20.8 mi · not rated · 74 citations
- Edenbrook of Platteville Platteville, 22.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehab Muscoda, 23 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 111 citations
- Lafayette Manor Darlington, 23.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 45 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 Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 27, 2026. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
- Has Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab 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 Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab?
- CMS lists 34 owners and managers. Legal business name: UPLAND HILLS HEALTH 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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