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Dove Healthcare - Spooner

Spooner, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525673) · 50 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 2.98★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 635-1415 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Dove Healthcare - Spooner has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.

Dove Healthcare - Spooner reports total nurse staffing of 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.4%.

Dove Healthcare - Spooner has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Dove Healthcare - Spo… Dove Healthcare - Spo…: 2★ 2★ WI average WI average: 2.98★ 2.98★ Dove Healthcare chain avg Dove Healthcare chain avg: 3.2★ 3.2★

About this facility

Dove Healthcare - Spooner is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Spooner, Washburn County, Wisconsin, with an average daily census of 42.7 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for federal certification on May 15, 2004.

According to CMS Care Compare, Dove Healthcare - Spooner holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, Quality Measures rating of 2 out of 5, and Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.63 per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.4%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued.

This facility is part of the Dove Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 out of 5. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

This profile is built solely from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Dove Healthcare - Spooner has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 71.4% and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 42.7 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Dove Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 15, 2004.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; for this facility these are 2, 2, 2, and 4 out of 5 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 7156351415 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7156351415 to arrange a visit and review its current inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525673?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.