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Newcastle Place

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

12600 N Port Washington Rd #300, Mequon, WI 5309247 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Newcastle Place falls in the middle range of Medicare quality ratings. This means baseline standards are met, but there is room for improvement. A personal tour and conversation with current residents' families will give you the best picture of daily life here.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.06hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.25hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.0%
Better than Avg
Here
16.0%
US
19.4%
WI
25.0%
Ozaukee
33.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.3%
US
19.5%
WI
16.8%
Ozaukee
22.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
WI
5.2%
Ozaukee
0.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
14.4%
WI
16.7%
Ozaukee
16.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
WI
95.6%
Ozaukee
98.6%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
5.3%
WI
5.1%
Ozaukee
6.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
81.8%
WI
86.6%
Ozaukee
78.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.0%
Better than Avg
Here
92.0%
US
79.7%
WI
82.2%
Ozaukee
72.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
1.6%
WI
1.3%
Ozaukee
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
Above state avg (9.8)
23 complaint-triggered

Families have filed 20 complaints against Newcastle Place triggering federal investigations, raising serious concerns about care quality and safety oversight. The facility shows persistent problems with abuse and neglect prevention, medication management, and safety hazards, with these issues recurring across multiple surveys despite reported corrections. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical areas suggests ongoing systemic challenges that families should carefully investigate before considering placement.

Jan 21, 2026Complaint
2
0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Jul 31, 2025Complaint
3
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Jun 10, 2025Complaint
1
0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Feb 26, 2025Routine
12
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Jan 9, 2025Complaint
2
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Oct 28, 2024Complaint
2
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Newcastle Place

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Lifespace Communities

Chain Size

16 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 13 of 16 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Lifespace Communities INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Stemm, ChristyW-2 Managing EmployeeJantzen, JesseOfficer / DirectorGorman, JosephOfficer / DirectorHarshfield, NicholasOfficer / DirectorJantzen, JesseOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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