• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 86 certified beds with an average of 45.2 residents per day (53% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 11 deficiencies (inspected Aug 14, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 4.24 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 63.0% (high)
Middle River Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in South Range, Wisconsin with 86 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored below average compared to Wisconsin facilities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Implement 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.
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.
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKOWITZ, ALAN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100% | Apr 16, 2024 |
| WIEDERIN, JASON | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 16, 2024 |
| KURTZ, TAMMY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Apr 16, 2024 |