Heritage Lakeside
Rice Lake, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525654) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $115,181 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (715) 234-9101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Lakeside has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Heritage Lakeside reports 5.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in this data.
Yes, Heritage Lakeside has 1 federal fine on record totaling $115,181.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Heritage Lakeside is a 50-bed nursing home in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, with an average daily census of 43.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since March 2000, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Lakeside has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours per resident per day. Turnover data was not reported in this record.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $115,181.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Heritage Lakeside, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No chain affiliation or recent change of ownership was indicated in this data; CMS notes no ownership change within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Lakeside has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours per resident per day, giving a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; turnover figures were not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $115,181.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays the abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status was indicated in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Lakeside has 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 43.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was listed in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Lakeside scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (715) 234-9101 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (715) 234-9101 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525654?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.