Safety Report: Beaver Dam Health Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (24) than in the cycle before (20).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 7 | August 12, 2026; November 13, 2025; February 26, 2025; June 25, 2024; March 7, 2024; January 29, 2024; December 13, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | May 19, 2026; March 18, 2026; February 18, 2026; February 26, 2025; March 7, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 5 | May 19, 2026; February 18, 2026; March 7, 2024; December 13, 2023; October 30, 2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 5 | May 19, 2026; March 20, 2025; March 7, 2024; December 13, 2023; October 30, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | November 13, 2025; February 26, 2025; January 2, 2025; January 29, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 4 | February 26, 2025; June 25, 2024; January 29, 2024; December 13, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | May 19, 2026; February 26, 2025; March 7, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | May 19, 2026; February 26, 2025; March 7, 2024 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 3 | May 19, 2026; February 26, 2025; March 7, 2024 |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F679) | 3 | February 26, 2025; June 25, 2024; January 29, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 3 | June 25, 2024; March 7, 2024; December 13, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | May 19, 2026; March 20, 2025 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F554) | 2 | March 18, 2026; February 26, 2025 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | February 18, 2026; June 25, 2024 |
| Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F730) | 2 | February 18, 2026; January 29, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | February 26, 2025; January 29, 2024 |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F881) | 2 | February 26, 2025; March 7, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F585) | 2 | June 25, 2024; March 7, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 35 days, starting March 19, 2026 |
| February 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 18 days, starting March 27, 2025 |
| June 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 12 days, starting July 25, 2024 |
| June 25, 2024 | Fine | $46,258 |
| December 13, 2023 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 8 days, starting February 20, 2024 |
| December 13, 2023 | Fine | $49,526 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 12, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 19, 2026 — 12 citations · complaint investigation
March 18, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 18, 2026 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 13, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
March 20, 2025 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 26, 2025 — 15 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 2, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 16, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 25, 2024 — 9 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 7, 2024 — 13 citations
January 29, 2024 — 8 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 13, 2023 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
October 30, 2023 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare