ElderGrade
B

73/100

Above average

Shell Lake Health Care Center

802 E Cty Hwy B, Shell Lake, WI 54871

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 2 in Washburn County (715) 468-7292
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
83%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 15/30 Stability 9/15 Outcomes 9/15 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

30/30

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

Staffing

15/30

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

  • 3.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.61 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 49% 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

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 3.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.61 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.27 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 48.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

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

D Dec 23, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

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

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

D Sep 10, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 10, 2025 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 10, 2025 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 10, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 10, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HANSEN, JONATHON Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SPORE, JULIE Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SENTRY BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
WIPFLI LLP Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COLVIN, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DUGGER, KRISTINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HANSEN, JONATHON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KLASSA, JENNIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CENTER SHELL LAKE, INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SHELL LAKE HCC HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SHELL LAKE SNF LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
WIPFLI LLP Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Shell Lake Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Shell Lake Health Care Center? +

Shell Lake Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (73 out of 100), which we describe as "above 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 Shell Lake Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Shell Lake Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 18 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Shell Lake Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Shell Lake Health Care 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.