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HomeWisconsinHeritage Lakeside

Heritage Lakeside

1016 Lakeshore Dr, Rice Lake, WI 548687152349101WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.0on Google(17 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
50
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $115,181

How Heritage Lakeside 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
1/5
WI average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
WI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WI average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.18 hrs/day
WI average
4.22 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.48 hrs/day
WI average
0.99 hrs/day
Above state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Wisconsin average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Wisconsin average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.18 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.22.
Reported RN time is 1.48 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
45
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 15, 2025
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 8, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 30 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
Barron County 65+
10,607
22.7% of county
County Population
46,683
Barron County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Heritage Lakeside is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Rice Lake, Wisconsin with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
43.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Barron
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
212.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (68)

F0684Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 8, 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: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 15, 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: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0620Minimal Harm

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jan 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 38 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$115,181
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJun 17, 2024
$115,181
Payment DenialJun 17, 2024
105 days denied

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

Nurse Aide3.08 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.62 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.18 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.37 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (2)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MARKOWITZ, ALAN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Dec 1, 2020
MILLER, ARIELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Heritage Lakeside and nearby alternatives.

All Wisconsin facilities
Heritage Lakeside
Rice Lake, WICurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $115,181
Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake
Rice Lake, WI1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Barron Care and Rehabilitation
Barron, WI9.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Meadowbrook at Chetek
Chetek, WI14.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Care and Rehab - Cumberland
Cumberland, WI14.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Dove Healthcare - Spooner
Spooner, WI23.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Shell Lake, WI24.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Heritage Lakeside
Rice Lake, WI · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$115,181
Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake
Rice Lake, WI
1.2 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Barron Care and Rehabilitation
Barron, WI
9.2 mi1/52/54/5None recorded
Meadowbrook at Chetek
Chetek, WI
14.2 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Care and Rehab - Cumberland
Cumberland, WI
14.5 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Dove Healthcare - Spooner
Spooner, WI
23.0 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Shell Lake Health Care Center
Shell Lake, WI
24.9 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

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 Heritage Lakeside?▾
Heritage Lakeside has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Heritage Lakeside 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). Heritage Lakeside participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Heritage Lakeside had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage Lakeside had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 8, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $115,181.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage Lakeside?▾
Heritage Lakeside provides 5.18 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours, 0.62 LPN hours, and 3.08 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Heritage Lakeside have?▾
Heritage Lakeside has 50 certified beds with an average of 43.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Heritage Lakeside?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wisconsin, including 1 in Rice Lake. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Heritage Lakeside?▾
On Google Maps, Heritage Lakeside has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.