Shell Lake Health Care Center
Shell Lake, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525553) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 468-7292 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shell Lake Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Shell Lake Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.62 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Shell Lake Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Shell Lake Health Care Center is a for-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Shell Lake, Washburn County, Wisconsin. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1994. It maintains 50 certified beds with an average daily census of 41.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Shell Lake Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Wisconsin (state average 2.98). Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4. These four ratings reflect distinct aspects of CMS's evaluation and together form the overall score.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.618 hours per resident per day, of which 0.609 hours per resident per day are provided by registered nurses (RNs). The facility reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.9%.
Regarding CMS's penalty record, Shell Lake Health Care Center has zero federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials reported. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on 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?
Shell Lake Health Care Center has a CMS 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?
Yes, the 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 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a 48.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Shell Lake Health Care Center has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 41.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Shell Lake scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at (715) 468-7292 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (715) 468-7292 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Shell Lake Health Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525553?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.