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BARRON CARE AND REHABILITATION

660 E BIRCH AVE, BARRON, WI 54812
Score: 39 / 100

With a score of 39/100, Barron Care And Rehabilitation 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 at Barron Care And Rehabilitation exceed national averages, with 4.27 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.55 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 38 deficiencies at Barron Care And Rehabilitation, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 4.27 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.04 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.93 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

38
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 37 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0730 Severity F
    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0947 Severity F
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 12.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.6% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.3% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $7,446

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 39 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 6, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16