Meadowbrook at Chetek

Name: Meadowbrook at Chetek
Address: 725 KNAPP ST, Chetek, WI, 54728, US
Telephone: 7159244891

725 Knapp St, Chetek, WI 54728 · Barron County · 97 certified beds · avg 75 residents/day · certified since May 10, 2004

Part of chain: SYNERGY SENIOR CARE (5 facilities, chain avg rating 2.0★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.53

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

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.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Feb 3, 2026 · F-0760 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.

Why it matters: A serious medication error can cause real harm, hospitalization, or worse.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Feb 28, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (33)

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
May 21, 2026	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.
May 21, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function.
May 21, 2026	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.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
May 21, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for residents with a colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy — surgical openings in the abdomen that let waste leave the body into a pouch. These require regular, skilled attention to stay clean and healthy.
Feb 3, 2026	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint
Feb 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Feb 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Feb 3, 2026	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. · from a complaint
Feb 3, 2026	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. · from a complaint
Mar 19, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.
Mar 19, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Mar 19, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Mar 19, 2025	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.
Mar 19, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Mar 19, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Mar 19, 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.
Feb 26, 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. · from a complaint
Oct 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly notify residents about the balance of money it holds for them, or failed to return those funds when a resident was discharged, evicted, or died. · from a complaint
Oct 29, 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. · from a complaint
Oct 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Oct 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Apr 24, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Apr 24, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Apr 24, 2024	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.
Apr 24, 2024	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.
Mar 20, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 10).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	10	0	E
2025	8	0	F
2026	15	1	G ▲

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)	3.53	4.29	3.95	bottom 27% in Wisconsin; bottom 38% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.04	1.01	0.69	top 40% in Wisconsin; top 14% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.17	3.84	3.50	bottom 27% in Wisconsin; bottom 40% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.80	0.68	0.48	top 27% in Wisconsin; top 11% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	50.7	46.9	45.8	bottom 39% in Wisconsin; bottom 35% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	47.8	39.7	42.9	bottom 37% in Wisconsin; bottom 39% 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 3.82, RN 1.13, weekend 3.43. Staffing rating: 3/5.

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: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Bohl, Jennifer	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Bohl, Jennifer	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Chetek Nursing Realty LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2021
Lindemann, Mitul	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Lindemann, Mitul	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Lindemann, Mitul	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Maslovsky, Boris	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Pukshansky, Rostislav	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Pukshansky, Rostislav	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren S.C.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Reisner, Peter	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Reisner, Peter	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2015
Roth & Co, LLP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Synergy Senior Care LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Synergy Senior Care LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/03/2025
Vander Velden, Barbara	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Vander Velden, Barbara	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019
Wipfli LLP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2019

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 systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"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	Flags
Barron Care and Rehabilitation	11.4 mi	Barron, WI	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Heritage Lakeside	14.2 mi	Rice Lake, WI	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake	14.5 mi	Rice Lake, WI	★★★★★	4/5
Dove Healthcare - Bloomer	16.4 mi	Bloomer, WI	★★★★☆	4/5
Meadowbrook at Bloomer	16.9 mi	Bloomer, WI	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 525672.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Meadowbrook at Chetek

725 Knapp St, Chetek, WI 54728 · 7159244891

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Feb 3, 2026 (F-0760, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "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 525672 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)