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Lancaster Health Services

1350 S Madison St, Lancaster, WI 53813

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Lancaster Health Services is a nursing home in Lancaster, Wisconsin. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(608) 723-4143
Last standard health inspection
August 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
50
Residents per day, on average
43.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Nsh Lancaster LLC
Chain
North Shore Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Wisconsin average (18 vs 28).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  5. 7 citations

    Health inspection on August 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    71 of 323 Wisconsin homes (22%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0605. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

    • 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 September 16, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

    • Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2025.

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  6. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than 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 September 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0343. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.

    • Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 September 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0912 2 times since 2024.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • 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 staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • 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 staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  9. 2 citations

    Health inspection on February 19, 2025

    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 March 18, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2025.

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  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on August 27, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

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  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  12. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 24, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2024.

    • Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

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

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  13. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 24, 2024

    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 August 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

    • 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 August 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0912. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

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  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 24, 2024

    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 May 3, 2024.

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  15. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  17. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • 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 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  18. 4 citations

    Health inspection on April 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2023.

    • 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 May 2, 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 May 2, 2023.

    • Citation F0888. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2023.

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  19. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on April 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 17, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Lancaster Health Services last inspected?

CMS lists August 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Lancaster Health Services have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since April 6, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Lancaster Health Services been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Lancaster Health Services?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Lancaster Health Services a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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