Karlstad Healthcare Center INC
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and caring staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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What this means for your family
The facility appears to host engaging community events and maintains a friendly atmosphere. However, because there is a lack of detailed, long-term feedback, families should schedule an in-person tour to observe daily operations and staff-to-resident interactions firsthand.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Karlstad Healthcare Center shows a concerning pattern of repeated fire safety violations across all three surveys, with issues like faulty fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting persisting despite corrections. The facility also has recurring problems with infection control and resident assessments. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the consistent reappearance of similar fire safety issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that families should carefully consider.
May 19, 2026Routine7
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Apr 17, 2025Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Jul 24, 2024Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Karlstad Healthcare Center INC
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Accura Healthcare
42 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 3 of 37 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Tealwood Enterprise INC
Owner · Organization
Groff, Howard
Owner (parent company)
Sheridan, Gail
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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