Dove Healthcare - Fennimore
Fennimore, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525425) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $104,515 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (608) 822-6100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dove Healthcare - Fennimore holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Dove Healthcare - Fennimore reports total nurse staffing of about 4.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
Dove Healthcare - Fennimore has 3 federal fines on record totaling $104,515.00, along with 2 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Dove Healthcare - Fennimore is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fennimore, Grant County, Wisconsin, operating with 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 39.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since May 14, 1989. It is part of the Dove Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.04, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $104,515.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag noted in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as star ratings summarize but do not replace the underlying survey and complaint record. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current status before making decisions, since ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 60.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $104,515.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds with an average daily census of 39.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Dove Healthcare chain, which has 11 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 14, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6088226100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6088226100 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525425?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.