ElderGrade
D

45.2/100

Below average

Dove Healthcare - Fennimore

1850 11Th St, Fennimore, WI 53809

CMS 1/5 stars #5 of 7 in Grant County (608) 822-6100
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-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.

  • 6 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.

  • $326,232 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 4 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 60%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 9.2/30 Staffing 22/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 0/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

9.2/30

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
  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.8 for 25 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 4.3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.89 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% 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.

  • 60% 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

0/10

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

  • $326,232 in federal fines across 4 action(s)
  • -0 for 2 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

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 4.04 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.89 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.73 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 60.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 37 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 10, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Dec 2, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 2, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Sep 10, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Sep 10, 2025 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 Sep 10, 2025 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 10, 2025 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 10, 2025 F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Jul 2, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of DOVE HEALTHCARE, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MARKOVITS, ISAAK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MARKOVITS, ISAAK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RICHLAND, ILAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MARKOVITS, ISAAK Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RICHLAND, ILAN Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WISCONSIN 3 HOLDCO LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Dove Healthcare - Fennimore

What is the ElderGrade for Dove Healthcare - Fennimore? +

Dove Healthcare - Fennimore holds an ElderGrade of D (45.2 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Dove Healthcare - Fennimore? +

Residents receive an average of 4.04 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Dove Healthcare - Fennimore been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 6 of the 37 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 Dove Healthcare - Fennimore accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Dove Healthcare - Fennimore 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.