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WILLOWCREST HEALTH SERVICES

3821 S CHICAGO AVE, SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI 53172
Score: 38 / 100

With a score of 38/100, Willowcrest Health Services ranks in the bottom tier of Wisconsin nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Willowcrest Health Services, with 3.40 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 36 deficiencies at Willowcrest Health Services, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: electronically submit to cms complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.40 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.97 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.90 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.00 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

36
Total Deficiencies
Jun 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 32 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jun 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.4% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $21,285

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 38 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14