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HomeWisconsinGrace Lutheran Communities - River Pines

Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines

206 N Willson Dr, Altoona, WI 547207155987800WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.5on Google(8 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
50
certified

How Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines Compares in Wisconsin

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
WI average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
WI average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.99 hrs/day
WI average
4.22 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.15 hrs/day
WI average
0.99 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
51.4%
WI average
46.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Wisconsin average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Wisconsin average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.99 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.22.
Reported RN time is 1.15 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.99.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2025
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected May 21, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,733/mo
Wisconsin median
Private Room
$10,828/mo
Wisconsin median
Eau Claire County 65+
17,229
16.3% of county
County Population
105,697
Eau Claire County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Altoona, Wisconsin with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 2016. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
40.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 22, 2016
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Eau Claire
Last Inspection
May 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
17.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.24 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.99 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.61 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.4%
RN Turnover
46.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BOYES, ALANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2023
FELTON, CONNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2025
GROTHE, ARTHURCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2023
LOKKEN, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017
PELTIER, SUZETTECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
REID, DALECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
SCHWELLENBACH, DOROTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2025
ZIEHR, KENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2015
DUHR, AMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 17, 2020
LARSON, JAMIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 9, 2022
BERG, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
BOHL, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 27, 2023
COHEN, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 13, 2016
DUHR, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 17, 2020
DZIEKAN, DENNISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 2017
LARSON, JAMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 29, 2022
MILLER, CORYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 29, 2019
PALMER, CARLIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 25, 2014
PHILLIPS, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 25, 2022
SHAFER, KAYLAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 19, 2013
BERG, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2016
COHEN, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 29, 2025
DUHR, AMYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 17, 2020
LARSON, JAMIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 29, 2022
PHILLIPS, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 25, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines and nearby alternatives.

All Wisconsin facilities
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines
Altoona, WICurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Oakwood Health Services
Altoona, WI528 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $36,552
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI4.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Chippewa Falls, WI8.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Wi Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls, WI9.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center
Chippewa Falls, WI10.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $68,402
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines
Altoona, WI · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Oakwood Health Services
Altoona, WI
528 ft3/53/54/5$36,552
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
2.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Dove Healthcare - West Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
4.1 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Chippewa Falls, WI
8.1 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Wi Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls
Chippewa Falls, WI
9.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center
Chippewa Falls, WI
10.9 mi3/53/54/5$68,402

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines?▾
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Wisconsin is $9,733/month for a semi-private room and $10,828/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines had any health inspection violations?▾
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 21, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines?▾
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines provides 4.99 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours, 0.60 LPN hours, and 3.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.4%.
How many beds does Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines have?▾
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has 50 certified beds with an average of 40.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wisconsin, including 1 in Altoona. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines?▾
On Google Maps, Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has a rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.