Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
1821 N 4TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54401 · CCN 525503
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 82
- Avg residents/day
- 73.2
- Phone
- 7156759451
Inspection history vs Wisconsin & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Wisconsin avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-01-08 | 5 | 9.8 | 9.5 | -4.8 better |
| 2 | 2023-11-30 | 2 | 9.2 | 9.8 | -7.2 better |
| 3 | 2022-12-08 | 0 | 8.3 | 9.3 | -8.3 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.00 | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.08 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.38 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 329
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (7)1 actual harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-12-23 · Health · corrected 2026-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-27
Actual harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-08 · Health · corrected 2025-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-11-30 · Health · corrected 2023-12-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2024-07-25 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2024-07-25 |
| NICHOLS, STEVEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-01 |
| SPAULDING, JARED | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-27 |
| BRAUER, AMY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-07-25 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-07-25 |
| JORGENSEN, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-07-25 |
| SATO, AMI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-09 |
Other facilities in WAUSAU
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| WAUSAU MANOR HEALTH SERVICES | ★★★☆☆ | 68 |
| NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE | ★★☆☆☆ | 159 |
| AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU | ★☆☆☆☆ | 80 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.