Pine Crest Health And Memory Care
Merrill, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525326) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 536-0355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pine Crest Health And Memory Care in Merrill, WI has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Pine Crest reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Pine Crest has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pine Crest Health And Memory Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily population of 90.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been federally certified since January 19, 1983.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pine Crest holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of persistent poor performance and increased oversight.
Pine Crest is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. CMS records indicate a change of ownership within the past 12 months; as a result, published ratings may reflect performance under the prior operator rather than the current one.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pine Crest has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pine Crest accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 58.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pine Crest is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 90.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars; ownership changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings may reflect the prior operator.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Pine Crest has been certified since January 19, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite rating; Pine Crest scores 3 stars in health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, and 3 stars overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7155360355 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7155360355 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
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/525326?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.