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Montello Care Center

251 Forest Lane, Montello, WI 53949
Score: 18 / 100

With a score of 18/100, Montello Care Center 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 Montello Care Center exceed national averages, with 6.05 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.80 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 64 deficiencies at Montello Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.05 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.32 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.08 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.49 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

64
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 60 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity E
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity E
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 10.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 12.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $218,328

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29