Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ONALASKA CARE CENTER
ONALASKA, WI · 80 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 525443 · first certified November 1989
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WI
7 citations — more than 8% of the 323 certified nursing homes in WI. Compared within WI rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in WI are typically surveyed 13–15 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 516 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 7 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WI figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 7 |
| Median facility in WI | 17 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2023 | 1 |
| January 29, 2025 | 5 |
| April 16, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2025-01-29 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2023-12-06 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2025-01-29 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2026-04-16 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2025-01-29 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-01-29 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-01-29 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 16, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 1, 2026) |
January 29, 2025 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2025) |
December 6, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 6, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.