Northern Lights Hcc
Washburn, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525567) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,364
Phone: (715) 373-5621 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northern Lights HCC has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Northern Lights HCC reports total nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
CMS records show Northern Lights HCC has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,364.00, with 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Northern Lights HCC is a non-profit nursing home in Washburn, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1995. The facility is licensed for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 44.7 residents. It is part of the Health Dimensions Group chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northern Lights HCC holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its Health Inspection rating is 2 stars, its Quality Measures rating is 3 stars, and its Staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.71 per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,364.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS dataset, and it has not been placed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northern Lights HCC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and 50.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,364.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 50 beds and had an average of 44.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Health Dimensions Group chain, which operates 10 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 25, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (2 stars), Staffing (4 stars), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars) that combines these areas.
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 (715) 373-5621 and verify details 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 (715) 373-5621 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525567?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.