St Joseph Residence
New London, Wisconsin · CCN 525599
23 surveys since 2011, 5 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 82
- Surveys
- 23
- Harm or worse
- 5
- Immediate jeopardy
- 3
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 50
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Waupaca · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1996
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 52 not-for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Wisconsin.
Last survey on record
Oct 1, 2025
404 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 6.03 | 4.48 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.85 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 38.3% | 49.3% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1184.6% | E215.4% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6092×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6231×
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F6561×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6861×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at St Joseph Residence, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 4, 2021
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility did not maintain an Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) to recognize and control the onset and spread of infection for 3 Residents (R) (R12, R23, and R31) of 46 residents in the facility. This had the potential to affect all residents in the facility, Resident (R) R12 and R23 had signs and symptoms of potential infection and were not included on the facility line list. The facility's infection surveillance program did not include all residents symptomatic of an infection, as only residents that were prescribed medication(s) to treat an infection were included on the list. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF886Aug 4, 2021
Based on interviews and record review, the facility did not test residents for COVID-19 as required during an outbreak which included testing frequency and testing of asymptomatic individuals during an outbreak. This had the potential to affect all 46 residents residing in the facility and all staff. The facility did not test all residents every three to seven days from the date of the most recent positive COVID-19 result on 7/12/21, during an active COVID-19 outbreak in the facility. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Oct 1, 2025
Based on observation, staff interview, and record review, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to prevent the transmission of communicable disease and infection for 4 residents (R) (R57, R18, R40, and R3) of 16 sampled residents.Certified Nursing Assistant in Training (CNAT)-D entered the dining room and placed a ice pack from R57's room on R57's knee. R57 was on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). Without completing hand hygiene, CNAT-D then passed lunch trays and put clothing protectors on R18, R40, and R57.R18 was on EBP. CNA-E did not don a gown or gloves prior to transferring R18 from recliner to wheelchair.R3 was on EBP. CNA-E emptied R3's catheter bag and removed personal protective equipment (PPE). […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 7, 2024
Based on observation, staff and resident interview, and record review, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection as observed during the provision of care for 4 Residents (R) (R42, R31, R20, and R34) of 4 sampled residents. Staff did not wear a protective gown during wound care for R42. Staff did not wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during an observation of high-contact care for R31 who was on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP). R20 had a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a chronic wound, and a catheter. The facility did not place R20 on EBP. R34 had chronic bilateral leg wounds that required wound care by the facility. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF695Oct 1, 2025
Based on observation, staff and resident interview, and record review, the facility did not ensure appropriate respiratory care and services were provided for 2 residents (R) (R18 and R28) of 2 sampled residents. R18 had a continuous positive airway ressure (CPAP) machine. R18 did not have an order to use the CPAP machine or orders to clean the face mask or tubing. R28 used a nebulizer machine. R28's nebulizer tubing was not changed according to the facility's policy. In addition, R28's medical record did not contain orders to change the nebulizer tubing or clean the face mask and other parts of the nebulizer. […]
Read 25 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 25 of 82 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Oct 1, 2025Standard3 findings
- Aug 15, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Nov 7, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Aug 7, 2024Standard4 findings
- Jul 12, 2023Standard4 findings
- Jun 29, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Aug 4, 2021Standard5 findings
- Nov 6, 2019Standard3 findings
Show the 15 earlier surveys
- Dec 13, 2018Standard2 findings
- Jul 26, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Sep 21, 2017Standard5 findings
- Jun 29, 2017Complaint2 findings
- Jul 19, 2016Standard4 findings
- May 24, 2016Complaint2 findings
- Oct 19, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Dec 26, 2014Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 16, 2014Standard4 findings
- Apr 18, 2013—7 findings
- May 2, 2012—11 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 8, 2011—11 findings
- May 4, 2011—2 findings · 1 harm
- Apr 18, 2011—1 finding
- Jan 31, 2011—4 findings · 1 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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