Safety Report: Wibaux County Nursing Home
How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
1Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
2Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
5Requirements cited on more than one inspection
J
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
G
Government finding: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F600
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
Citations by topic
3Abuse, neglect & exploitation
3Infection control
0Medications & pharmacy
3Accidents & supervision
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (9) than in the cycle before (14).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | September 24, 2025; March 13, 2025; August 14, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | April 9, 2026; September 24, 2025 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | April 9, 2026; March 13, 2025 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | September 24, 2025; August 14, 2024 |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F801) | 2 | March 13, 2025; February 29, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | Fine | $16,985 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
April 9, 2026 — 9 citations
F
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F882 · corrected May 13, 2026
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected May 13, 2026
E
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F609 · complaint · corrected May 13, 2026
D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F881 · corrected May 13, 2026
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected May 13, 2026
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · corrected May 13, 2026
D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F657 · corrected May 13, 2026
D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F655 · corrected May 13, 2026
B
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · corrected May 13, 2026
September 24, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected October 22, 2025
G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected October 22, 2025
F
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F835 · complaint · corrected October 22, 2025
F
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F726 · complaint · corrected October 22, 2025
E
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F658 · complaint · corrected October 22, 2025
March 13, 2025 — 9 citations
F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F801 · corrected May 1, 2025
E
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · complaint · corrected May 1, 2025
E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected May 1, 2025
D
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F700 · corrected May 1, 2025
D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F679 · corrected May 1, 2025
D
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F660 · corrected May 1, 2025
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · complaint · corrected May 1, 2025
D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F655 · complaint · corrected May 1, 2025
D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F644 · corrected May 1, 2025
August 14, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected September 14, 2024
D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F600 · complaint · corrected September 14, 2024
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · complaint · corrected September 14, 2024
February 29, 2024 — 4 citations (includes serious)
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · corrected April 5, 2024
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected April 5, 2024
F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F801 · corrected April 5, 2024
E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F584 · corrected April 5, 2024
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare