United Pioneer Home
623 S Second St, Luck, WI 54853 · (715) 472-2164
Non profit - Corporation · 50 certified beds
United Pioneer Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 6 citations (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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 24, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 24, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.September 24, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 24, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.September 24, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.September 24, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.September 24, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 29, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 10, 2024 · F0610 · 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.May 7, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 7, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 21 daysStarting September 26, 2025
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 | 4.87 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.93 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.52 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.42 | 2.58 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 44 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Willow Ridge Healthcare Amery · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Golden Age Manor Amery · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Frederic Nursing and Rehab Community Frederic · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc Osceola · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls Saint Croix Falls · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from United Pioneer Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.