ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Capitol Lakes Health Center

333 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703

CMS 4/5 stars #6 of 16 in Dane County (608) 283-2000
Certified beds
49
Occupancy
53%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

27.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 7.06 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 2 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 57% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 6.69 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 2.00 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 5.59 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 57.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 13 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 10, 2026 (5 months ago).

J Mar 10, 2026 F0678

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Nov 6, 2024 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Nov 6, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Nov 6, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 6, 2024 F0687

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate foot care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 6, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 6, 2024 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 6, 2024 F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PACIFIC RETIREMENT SERVICES, which operates 10 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
KBC BANK NV Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
LAPIS MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND III LP Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
CONROY, TIMOTHY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
DREW, SALLY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BISHOP, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CENTER, SUE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JOHANNSEN, STEPHEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NORRBOM, CLAY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PETERSON, HARRY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SHOLTY, ERIC Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PACIFIC RETIREMENT SERVICES INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Capitol Lakes Health Center

What is the ElderGrade for Capitol Lakes Health Center? +

Capitol Lakes Health Center holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Capitol Lakes Health Center? +

Residents receive an average of 6.69 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Capitol Lakes Health Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 13 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Capitol Lakes Health Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Capitol Lakes Health Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.