Lancaster Health Services
1350 S Madison St, Lancaster, WI 53813 · (608) 723-4143
For profit - Limited Liability company · 50 certified beds
Lancaster Health Services has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Wisconsin average is 9.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 19, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.August 19, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 19, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 19, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.August 19, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 19, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.August 19, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.August 19, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 19, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 19, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.August 27, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 24, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Wisconsin average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.62 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.69 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 42.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Orchard Manor Lancaster · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Care and Rehab - Boscobel Boscobel · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Dove Healthcare - Fennimore Fennimore · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- St Dominic Villa Hazel Green · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Rivers Edge Nursing and Rehab Muscoda · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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