GRACE LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES - RIVER PINES Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ALTOONA, Wisconsin)

206 N WILLSON DR, ALTOONA, Wisconsin 54720

Phone: 7155987800

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

39.5

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Eau Claire

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall5/5

Health4/5

Staffing5/5

Quality4/5

Metric	This Facility	Wisconsin Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	1.36	0.98	+0.37
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	5.15	4.25	+0.90
CMS Staffing Rating	5/5	3.7/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	49.3%	46.7%	-

7 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-05-21	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

6 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2026-05-21	Smoke Deficiencies	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Egress Deficiencies	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-26	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-04	Egress Deficiencies	Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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