Rocky Knoll Health Care
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 18 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.
- Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 7)
- High staff turnover (53%)
Above average in WI · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Rocky Knoll is highly regarded for its rehabilitation programs and compassionate staff, making it a strong candidate for recovery needs. Families should feel confident in the facility's cleanliness and active engagement programs, as these are consistent highlights across multiple years of feedback.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
18 reviews on Google“Rocky Knoll Health Care is frequently praised for its dedicated, compassionate staff and effective rehabilitation services. Families highlight the facility's commitment to innovation, such as their robotic therapeutic systems, and note that the environment is kept clean and active with daily programming.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and dedicated nursing staff
- Outstanding physical and occupational therapy
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Engaging daily activity programs
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 21 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps is the facility taking to improve oversight and ensure compliance in those areas?
- 2I’ve read wonderful things about your therapy department; how do you integrate physical and occupational therapy into the daily routine for residents who need it most?
- 3With your staffing rating being quite strong, how do you foster that sense of compassion and dedication among the nursing team that families often highlight?
- 4Could you walk me through the daily activity schedule and how you tailor those programs to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 5In light of the recent state violations, what measures have been put in place to ensure consistent quality of care and resident safety moving forward?
- 6How does your nursing team communicate with families when there is a change in a resident's health status or an urgent medical need?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The PT and OT was outstanding. The nursing staff was caring, kind and responsive.”
“Activities keep them busy all day long. Homemade meals keep them satisfied.”
“Rocky Knoll residents and patients are the first to experience barrier-free excerise that meets the ne”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This 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
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
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
Rocky Knoll Health Care shows persistent problems across multiple areas that warrant careful consideration. The facility has recurring issues with food service and safety systems, including repeated violations for food procurement, temperature control, and fire safety equipment across three years. Families have filed complaints that led to findings involving abuse reporting failures and accident prevention. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in nutrition services and safety systems suggests ongoing operational challenges.
Jul 11, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Mar 6, 2025Routine16
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 Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Jul 3, 2024Complaint3
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.
Feb 14, 2024Routine14
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Feb 14, 2024Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nov 30, 2022Routine9
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Rocky Knoll Health Care
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Ownership & Management
Owners
County of Sheboygan
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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