Nursing home inspections in Wisconsin
Wisconsin surveyors cite investigating alleged violations (F610) at 3.01× its national share.
The same chapter of the regulations — freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation — holds this state’s widest gap the other way: “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as…”, at 0.72×.
F610 · 125 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Wisconsin cites above its expected share
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
125 citations across 94 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
138 citations across 105 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
106 citations across 91 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
109 citations across 84 facilities · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
56 citations across 51 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
190 citations across 143 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
211 citations across 172 facilities · Infection Control Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
137 citations across 128 facilities · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
119 citations across 94 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
52 citations across 45 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
7.2% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J2522.6% | K370.4% | L130.1% |
| Actual harm | G3784.0% | H20.0% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D6,37267.0% | E1,18912.5% | F1,09911.6% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B180.2% | C1501.6% |
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