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Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise kind and caring nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

800 Compassion Way, Dodgeville, WI 5353344 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is consistently rated highly for its compassionate and attentive staff, making it a potentially comfortable environment for your loved one. Because the available reviews are brief and lack specific details on clinical or administrative processes, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe daily operations and ask specific questions about your family member's unique care needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab receives consistent praise for its kind and attentive staff members. Reviewers frequently highlight a relaxing atmosphere and a high level of care provided to patients, though the feedback is generally brief and lacks detailed accounts of daily operations.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Kind and caring nursing staff
  • Relaxing facility atmosphere
  • Attentive patient care

Rating Trends

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2345.02016(1)4.02020(1)5.02023(1)5.02024(1)5.02026(1)

Distribution · 5 analyzed

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4
4
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How They Respond to Reviews

20%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's intimate size of 44 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and ensure that each resident receives personalized attention throughout the day?
  • 2With your high staffing rating, could you tell me more about how your nursing team coordinates to maintain the high level of attentive care that residents here are known for?
  • 3I noticed the facility has had a couple of state violations recently; could you walk me through the steps you have taken to address those and prevent similar issues in the future?
  • 4What specific activities or social programs are currently most popular among residents to help them enjoy the relaxing atmosphere here?
  • 5How does your clinical team handle medical emergencies or changes in a resident's condition, especially during overnight hours?
  • 6I see that you occasionally engage with feedback online; how do you incorporate family suggestions or concerns into your daily operations to improve the resident experience?

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Key Review Excerpts

The kindest, most helpful, sweetest and caring people

General visitor · 2016★★★★★

They take wonderful care of their patients. Amazing staff.

Family member · 2024★★★★★

Great staff. Very relaxing atmosphere

General visitor · 2023★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.77hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.20hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
28%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
25%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.9%
US
5.3%
WI
5.1%
Iowa
3.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
3.2%
US
12.1%
WI
5.2%
Iowa
0.3%

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

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.4%
US
15.3%
WI
19.9%
Iowa
12.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
WI
95.6%
Iowa
97.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.7%
US
19.4%
WI
25.0%
Iowa
25.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.4%
Better than Avg
Here
11.4%
US
14.4%
WI
16.7%
Iowa
12.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.7%
Better than Avg
Here
95.7%
US
81.8%
WI
86.6%
Iowa
91.1%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility74.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
74.3%
US
79.8%
WI
82.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
WI
1.3%
Iowa
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (9.8)
1 complaint-triggered

This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring building safety and fire system deficiencies across multiple surveys, with repeated violations for sprinkler maintenance, electrical systems, and exit door compliance that persist from 2022 through 2024. Families filed a complaint in 2024 regarding accident hazards and supervision. Food safety has been cited twice, and the facility has struggled with care planning issues, though all deficiencies show correction dates from the provider.

Jan 27, 2026Routine
9
0757Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0029Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0342Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0131Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Sep 18, 2024Routine
7
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.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0131Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Jul 10, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual 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.

Jul 26, 2023Routine
7
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.

0013Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0927Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Jan 27, 2026

36-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Goninen, JayOfficer / DirectorKinonen, ChristopherOfficer / DirectorLaufenberg, BradleyOfficer / DirectorNondorf, KyleOfficer / DirectorPotterton, AndreaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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