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Lafayette Manor

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

719 E Catherine St Box 167, Darlington, WI 5353050 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (16 vs median 7)

Bottom 25% in WI · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $192,054 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

The facility appears to excel in physical therapy and provides a relaxing environment with great amenities. However, the most recent rating is a one-star review, so families should investigate if any recent changes in care quality have occurred.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
92%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.45hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
47%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN 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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
81.0%
US
93.4%
WI
95.6%
Lafayette
89.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
WI
5.2%
Lafayette
7.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.8%
US
19.4%
WI
25.0%
Lafayette
16.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.1%
US
19.5%
WI
16.8%
Lafayette
24.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.5%
Better than Avg
Here
12.5%
US
15.3%
WI
19.9%
Lafayette
18.8%
🩺

Residents with a long-term catheter

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
0.9%
WI
2.2%
Lafayette
0.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility69.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
69.0%
US
81.8%
WI
86.6%
Lafayette
71.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
WI
1.3%
Lafayette
2.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

16deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (9.8)
43 complaint-triggered
$192,054 in fines

Families have repeatedly filed complaints about Lafayette Manor, triggering numerous inspections over serious concerns including resident protection from abuse and neglect, accident prevention, and medication management. The facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring issues across multiple surveys, with abuse/neglect violations appearing in complaint investigations from 2023 through 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated nature of core safety issues warrants careful consideration before choosing this facility.

Mar 25, 2026Routine
16
0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0351ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0911ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0700ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

0372ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0511ModerateCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0711ModerateCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0628MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656MinorCorrected

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.

0699MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0881MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0321MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0521MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0741MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Mar 25, 2026Complaint
1
0657MinorCorrected

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.

Oct 15, 2025Complaint
1
0761MinorCorrected

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.

Aug 13, 2025Complaint
2
0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Dec 12, 2024Routine
34
0686ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0686ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0868ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0013ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0291ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Moderate

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0867ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0868ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0013ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0291ModerateCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Moderate

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0363Moderate

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0912ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0363Moderate

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0912ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0758MinorCorrected

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.

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0923MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0755MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0758MinorCorrected

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.

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0923MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Dec 12, 2024Complaint
10
0600ModerateCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0600ModerateCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0761ModerateCorrected

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.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 12, 2024

$60,159

Fine

Sep 13, 2023

$99,502

Payment Denial

Sep 13, 2023

137-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lafayette Manor

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

Lafayette County

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Crowther, StephanieOfficer / DirectorBlack, LisaManagerChikowski, JulieManagerCrowther, StephanieManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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