Lake Mills Health Services
Lake Mills, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525314) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $120,900
Phone: (920) 648-8344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Mills Health Services holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Lake Mills Health Services reports total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
Lake Mills Health Services has 1 federal fine on record totaling $120,900.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Lake Mills Health Services is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lake Mills, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, operating under a for-profit corporate ownership structure since first being approved in 1981. The facility is certified for 50 beds, with an average daily census of 28.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Mills Health Services holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.54 per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $120,900.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Lake Mills Health Services is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
Data sourced from 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?
Lake Mills Health Services has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
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 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 37.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $120,900.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have CMS's abuse icon displayed and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds with an average daily census of 28.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 14, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9206488344 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9206488344 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525314?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.