Wibaux County Nursing Home
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 16 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.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 9.0)
Bottom 25% in MT · Meets national RN staffing standard · $16,985 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate, long-term memory care and dedicated staff who focus on resident dignity. While the facility maintains a strong reputation, families should feel comfortable asking management about staff retention and workplace culture to ensure the environment remains stable for the caregivers.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
16 reviews on Google“Wibaux County Nursing Home is described by families as a facility that provides compassionate, small-town care with a focus on resident dignity and purpose. While long-term family members praise the staff's dedication, particularly in memory care, there are isolated reports regarding internal workplace culture and management concerns.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and loving staff
- Small-town, professional atmosphere
- Effective memory care support
- Focus on resident dignity and personal care
Concerns
- Internal management and staff treatment issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 17 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the small, intimate capacity of 40 residents, how do you ensure each person receives personalized attention and maintains their dignity?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about the compassion and love your staff shows the residents; how do you foster that culture of care during staff transitions?
- 3What specific steps has the facility taken recently to address the concerns raised in recent health inspections and improve overall compliance?
- 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status during the overnight hours?
- 5Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social engagement opportunities available for residents here?
- 6How do you support the staff internally to ensure they feel valued and supported in their roles?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Beautiful facilities and a very loving and caring staff. I'm always impressed when I visit. The residents seem happy and well taken care of.”
“For the past 8 years Wibaux nursing has taken care of my parents. . My father was in the memory care unit. With Love and compassion they helped get the cows back in the pasture and gave him a purpose to go on.”
“Quality nursing home that cares for their residents (and staff) in "small town" friendliness and professionalism.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed reports prompting 13 complaint-triggered deficiencies, including recent concerns about abuse protection and accident prevention that recurred across multiple surveys. The facility shows persistent issues with safety hazards, care planning, and emergency preparedness, though all deficiencies have reported correction dates. Consider carefully given the pattern of repeated safety violations.
Apr 9, 2026Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Sep 24, 2025Complaint5
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
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Mar 13, 2025Routine12
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Mar 13, 2025Complaint4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
Aug 14, 2024Complaint3
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 29, 2024Routine9
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 24, 2025
$16,985
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Wibaux County Nursing Home
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
County of Wibaux
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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