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Onalaska Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

1600 Main St, Onalaska, WI 5465080 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Onalaska Care Center means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.17hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.47hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
13%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility39.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.1%
US
95.5%
WI
95.0%
La crosse
98.9%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Better than Avg
Here
10.0%
US
15.5%
WI
15.9%
La crosse
28.2%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
19.5%
WI
16.8%
La crosse
20.5%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Better than Avg
Here
2.8%
US
12.1%
WI
5.2%
La crosse
3.5%

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

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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.8%
US
14.4%
WI
16.7%
La crosse
18.0%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
WI
95.6%
La crosse
98.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
WI
86.6%
La crosse
95.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.2%
Better than Avg
Here
91.2%
US
79.8%
WI
82.2%
La crosse
88.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
WI
1.3%
La crosse
2.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (9.8)
2 complaint-triggered
Clean record — no deficiencies

Families filed complaints triggering a 2025 investigation that found deficiencies in family notification and treatment care. This facility has recurring issues across multiple surveys with fire safety systems, electrical equipment, and food handling. Most deficiencies appear corrected when identified, though the pattern of repeated problems in safety systems and the recent complaint-related care issues warrant careful consideration during your visit.

Apr 16, 2026Routine
1
0711Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

May 12, 2025Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jan 29, 2025Routine
8
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.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0620Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Dec 6, 2023Routine
4
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.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Onalaska Care Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Berra, KayOfficer / DirectorBraley, MatthewOfficer / DirectorHanson, CharlesOfficer / DirectorKite, CindiOfficer / DirectorKutt, DawnOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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