ElderGrade
C

60.5/100

Average

Dove Healthcare - Spooner

510 First St, Spooner, WI 54801

CMS 2/5 stars #2 of 2 in Washburn County (715) 635-1415
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
85%
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.

  • 2 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.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 71%

    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 19.5/30 Staffing 26/30 Stability 0/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 10/10

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

19.5/30

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

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -2.5 for 24 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 4.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.93 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

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

  • 71% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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

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 4.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.93 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 71.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 38 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 23, 2025 (1 year ago).

F Jul 23, 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 Jul 23, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0580

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0677 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 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 Jul 23, 2025 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

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
DUNHAM, JEFFREY Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MERTENS, KALI Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
GOLDNER, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MARKOVITS, ISAAK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DIVINE HC HOLDCO LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GOLDSTAR - DIVINE HOLDINGS SPOONER LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GOLDSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GOLDSTAR WISCONSIN ASSOCIATES, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MARKOVITS, ISAAK Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RICHLAND, ILAN Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SPOONER OPCO HOLDCO LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Dove Healthcare - Spooner

What is the ElderGrade for Dove Healthcare - Spooner? +

Dove Healthcare - Spooner holds an ElderGrade of C (60.5 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 Dove Healthcare - Spooner? +

Residents receive an average of 4.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

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

Yes. 2 of the 38 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 - Spooner accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Dove Healthcare - Spooner 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.