Barron Care and Rehabilitation
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based on 9 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 7)
- High RN turnover (70%)
Below average in WI · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in CARE & REHAB chain · $7,446 in fines
What this means for your family
Recent feedback suggests a high level of compassionate care and a clean environment, which is encouraging for prospective families. However, given the historical concern regarding medical procedures and therapy consistency, we recommend asking specifically about their protocols for patient care plans and how they ensure family preferences are honored during medical interventions.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
9 reviews on Google“Barron Care and Rehabilitation receives high praise for its compassionate nursing staff and clean, well-maintained environment. While recent reviews highlight a respectful and dignified approach to patient care, older feedback raised serious concerns regarding physical therapy consistency and medical procedure protocols.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and respectful nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong administrative and social work support
Concerns
- Inconsistent physical therapy and mobility assistance
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 10 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that physical therapy and mobility support are vital for my loved one, could you walk me through how your team coordinates daily assistance to ensure residents stay active and safe?
- 2I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for compassionate nursing care; how do you maintain that level of personalized attention while managing the current medication administration protocols?
- 3With 16 recent health inspection deficiencies noted, what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the last few months to address these areas and improve the overall care environment?
- 4Since the facility has a smaller capacity of 50 residents, how does this size allow your social work and administrative teams to better support the unique emotional and social needs of each resident?
- 5What is your current process for monitoring and updating care plans to ensure that medical needs are met promptly, especially when a resident’s health status changes unexpectedly?
- 6Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how you encourage residents to participate in social life to ensure they feel connected and engaged within the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff at Barron Care & Rehab were so kind and caring. From the administration to the social worker to the nurses to the aids, they all treated Dad with dignity and respect.”
“I think that barron care and rehab beats any place around wisconsin.lynn and keyton are the sweetest people you'll ever wanna know. They're class A in my book. Very clean and neat place.”
“I thank you all again for the wonderful care I received from you all while I was there. You are all a great bunch of people working together.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring problems with safety hazards, medication management, and care planning across multiple surveys, with families filing five complaints that resulted in citations for accident hazards and abuse reporting failures. The most recent survey in January 2026 found 22 deficiencies including safety violations and inadequate staff supervision. While all issues show correction dates, the persistent pattern of similar problems suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.
Jan 7, 2026Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jan 7, 2026Routine16
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Oct 9, 2024Routine14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Oct 25, 2023Routine9
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Jul 10, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 12, 2023Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Oct 9, 2024
11-day denial
Fine
Jul 10, 2023
$7,446
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Barron Care and Rehabilitation
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Care & Rehab
6 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.2/5 · Rank 6 of 6 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Thayer, Grant
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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