Columbia Health Care Center
323 W. Monroe St., Wyocena, WI 53969
Columbia Health Care Center is a nursing home in Wyocena, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since February 19, 20251 (Wisconsin average 28)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on April 8, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0221. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0364. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
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 May 8, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 19, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on February 19, 2025
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 March 27, 2025.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 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 March 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
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 March 27, 2025.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on February 27, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 March 27, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.
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 April 29, 2024.
Citation K0331. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.
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 March 27, 2024.
Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (608) 429-2181
- Last standard health inspection
- April 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 75
- Residents per day, on average
- 64.4
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- County of Columbia
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Wisconsin average (1 vs 28).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- COUNTY OF COLUMBIA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/22/2011
- HARDGROVE, PAULAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2024
- PARLIER, KATHERINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/13/2025
- YAMRISKA, AMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/13/2025
Questions
When was Columbia Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Columbia Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 1 health citation since February 19, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Columbia Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Columbia Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Columbia Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.