Appleton Area Health

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0609 from the health inspection on January 23, 2026.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

• Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0223. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.

• Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2025.

• Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 7, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from January 26, 2023 from $15,000 to $9,750.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.

• Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.

• Citation F0868. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.

• Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2023.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.

• Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2023.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2023.

• Citation K0901. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2023.

• Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2023.

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