C

SHELL LAKE HEALTH CARE CENTER

802 E CTY HWY B, SHELL LAKE, WI 54871
Score: 57 / 100

With a score of 57 out of 100, Shell Lake Health Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Wisconsin nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Shell Lake location.

Staffing at Shell Lake Health Care Center is near the national average, with 4.05 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Shell Lake Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.05 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.53 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.54 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Dec 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Dec 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Sep 9, 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 4.2% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 4.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.7% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 22.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 57 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

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
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8