Assisted living
NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedWASHBURN, WILic. 525567
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
FINECMS fine: $15,945Source: CMS Penalties
Provided by facility
Northern Lights Services offers a range of care options including skilled nursing and assisted living. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care, daily activities, and rehabilitation services. Residents can enjoy a secure environment with private and semi-private rooms, well-balanced meals, and regular visits from healthcare professionals. The mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare and support services to help residents thrive in their communities.
Housekeeping & MaintenanceHousekeeping Services
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
2/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.59 total HPRDRN 0.95 · weekend 89%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
9 inspections73 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 525567
Overall: 2/5 · Health: 2/5 · Staffing: 4/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspections
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS4 deficiencies
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-684SS G — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyJul 2025 · CMS10 deficiencies
- F-550SS E — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-628SS C — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F-657SS D — Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-688SS D — 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.
- F-693SS D — Ensure 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.
- F-697SS D — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyJul 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL11 deficiencies
- E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- K-222SS F — Add 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.
- K-222SS F — Add 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.
- K-225SS D — Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- K-225SS D — Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- K-346SS F — Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- K-346SS F — Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- K-354SS F — Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- K-354SS F — Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- K-374SS E — Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- K-374SS E — Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- K-511SS D — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-511SS D — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-741SS E — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- K-741SS E — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Health surveyMay 2024 · CMS10 deficiencies
- F-625SS D — 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.
- F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-688SS E — 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.
- F-725SS E — Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- F-758SS D — 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.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-851SS F — Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyMay 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- K-291SS F — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-341SS C — Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-711SS C — Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- K-914SS F — Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fire safetyMay 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS F — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-912SS D — Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- K-914SS F — Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- K-919SS D — Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Fire safetyMay 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- E-39SS F — Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS F — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-912SS D — Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- K-914SS F — Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- K-919SS D — Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Health surveyMay 2023 · CMS8 deficiencies
- F-600SS D — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-637SS D — Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- F-655SS D — Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-688SS E — 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.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-883SS E — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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