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HomeWisconsinMontello Care Center

Montello Care Center

251 Forest Lane, Montello, WI 539496082972153WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.6on Google(19 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
50
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $163,039

How Montello Care Center 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
3/5
WI average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.71 hrs/day
WI average
4.22 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.64 hrs/day
WI average
0.99 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
64.0%
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 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 4.71 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.22.
Reported RN time is 0.64 hours per resident per day, below 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
37
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 31, 2024
Most recent cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 15 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
Marquette County 65+
3,959
25.3% of county
County Population
15,619
Marquette County

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

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Montello Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Montello, 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
32.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 31, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Marquette
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22
Weighted Score
231.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (67)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: May 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: May 11, 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: May 11, 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: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0811Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Actual Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Oct 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 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: Jun 12, 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: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 37 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$163,039
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 19, 2023
$14,828
FineOct 22, 2025
$15,935
FineApr 9, 2025
$132,276

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

Nurse Aide3.16 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.91 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.71 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.25 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
64.0%
RN Turnover
75.0%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BURKE, DANAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 7, 2019
DUPONT, LORICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
GEHLER, MIRIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
GERLACH, KERICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
KERWIN, ANDREWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
KUMAR, RAJEEV SHIVACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2012
LACKE (CARRIG), KARENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
LYNN, NICHOLASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 14, 2011
SHERMAN, STEPHANIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 11, 2020
CARRIAGE HEALTHCARE COMPANIES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 15, 2001
SIEBEL, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Montello Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Wisconsin facilities
Montello Care Center
Montello, WICurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $163,039
Markesan Resident Home
Markesan, WI17.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Columbia Health Care Center
Wyocena, WI20.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Juliette Manor
Berlin, WI22.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Randolph Health Services
Randolph, WI24.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $49,572
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Ripon, WI24.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,649
Wisconsin Dells Health Services
Wisconsin Dells, WI25.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Montello Care Center
Montello, WI · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$163,039
Markesan Resident Home
Markesan, WI
17.4 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Columbia Health Care Center
Wyocena, WI
20.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Juliette Manor
Berlin, WI
22.6 mi4/54/55/5None recorded
Randolph Health Services
Randolph, WI
24.0 mi3/53/54/5$49,572
Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehab, LLC
Ripon, WI
24.5 mi3/53/53/5$12,649
Wisconsin Dells Health Services
Wisconsin Dells, WI
25.2 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 Montello Care Center?▾
Montello Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Montello Care Center 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). Montello Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Montello Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Montello Care Center had 22 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $163,039.
What are the staffing levels at Montello Care Center?▾
Montello Care Center provides 4.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 0.91 LPN hours, and 3.16 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 64.0%.
How many beds does Montello Care Center have?▾
Montello Care Center has 50 certified beds with an average of 32.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 64% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc. chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Montello Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wisconsin. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Montello Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Montello Care Center has a rating of 2.6 out of 5 based on 19 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing, Inc.

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