Baldwin Care Center

Name: Baldwin Care Center
Address: 650 BIRCH ST, Baldwin, WI, 54002, US
Telephone: 7156843231

650 Birch St, Baldwin, WI 54002 · St. Croix County · 50 certified beds · avg 33 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1993

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.89

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (19)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 10, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 10, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Dec 10, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay).
Dec 10, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Dec 10, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Dec 10, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 8, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 8, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Aug 8, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Aug 17, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Aug 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Aug 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits.
Aug 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Aug 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Aug 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	8	F
2024	5	F
2025	6	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Wisconsin avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.89	4.29	3.95	top 26% in Wisconsin; top 15% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.25	1.01	0.69	top 23% in Wisconsin; top 8% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.28	3.84	3.50	top 29% in Wisconsin; top 16% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.83	0.68	0.48	top 24% in Wisconsin; top 10% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	52.3	46.9	45.8	bottom 32% in Wisconsin; bottom 31% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	14.3	39.7	42.9	top 10% in Wisconsin; top 7% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.24, RN 1.08, weekend 3.71. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Fusion Medical Staffing LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	100%	09/04/2009
Voeltz, Mariah	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2024
Voeltz, Mariah	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	11/27/2024
Bark, Jessica	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/12/2023
Christian Community Home of Hudson, INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Compeer Financial	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2012
Field, Thomas	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2022
Field, Thomas	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2022
Flug-Geissler, Erin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2021
Fusion Medical Staffing LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/07/2026
Hayes, Donna	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2020
Hutchins, Grant	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2021
Klopp, Jason	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/07/2011
Voeltz, Mariah	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2024
Voeltz, Mariah	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2024
Voeltz, Mariah	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/12/2025
Willink, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/09/2022
Wipfli LLP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2024

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
"What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Hammond Health Services	3.5 mi	Hammond, WI	★★★★★	5/5
Park View Home	3.9 mi	Woodville, WI	★★★★★	4/5
Spring Valley Health and Rehab Center	9.8 mi	Spring Valley, WI	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Glenhaven	12.3 mi	Glenwood City, WI	★★★☆☆	2/5
Kinnic Health and Rehabilitation Center	13.2 mi	River Falls, WI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Deerfield Care Center, LLC	14.0 mi	New Richmond, WI	★★★★★	4/5
St Croix Health Center	15.1 mi	New Richmond, WI	★★★★☆	3/5
Ellsworth Health Services	16.3 mi	Ellsworth, WI	★★★★★	5/5
Christian Community Home	18.1 mi	Hudson, WI	★★★★★	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 525502.

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Visit checklist — Baldwin Care Center

650 Birch St, Baldwin, WI 54002 · 7156843231

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
☐ "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 525502 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)