Wisconsin Rapids Health Services in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was fined $99,626 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Wisconsin Rapids Health Services (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) — $99,626 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Wisconsin Rapids Health Services in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was fined $99,626 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 36 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


• Keep all essential equipment working safely.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.


• 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.