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St Elizabeth Nursing Home Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Janesville, Wisconsin)

109 S. Atwood Ave., Janesville, Wisconsin 53545

Phone: 6087526709

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
38.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Rock
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityWisconsin AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.610.98-0.38
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.074.25-1.18
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover53.8%46.7%-

Health Citation History

55 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-28Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.G – Actual Harm
2025-01-08Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-10-17Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Administration DeficienciesConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate foot care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-17Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-21Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-21Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-06-21Resident Rights DeficienciesPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

32 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-04-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-04-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Smoke DeficienciesConstruct fire resistant interior walls.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-13Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-01-30Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave power receptacles that are properly grounded.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$31,171
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-01-08Fine$8,824-
2024-10-17Fine$22,347-

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