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Nursing Home in Wisconsin

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Meadowbrook at Appleton

Nursing Home in Wisconsin

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Meadowbrook at Appleton

APPLETON, WI 54915 View map
Overview of Meadowbrook at Appleton
Meadowbrook at Appleton is dedicated to delivering superior health outcomes to residents in a personalized manner. The facility focuses on improving health and quality of life with dignity, respect, and compassion. It offers 24/7 nursing coverage and various healthcare services.
(920) 731-6646

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
Wisconsin average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5
Wisconsin average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Wisconsin average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
1/5
Wisconsin average: 3.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 26m per day

This home provides 20% less nursing time per resident than the Wisconsin average.

Wisconsin average: 4h 16m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 104

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wisconsin average
Occupancy rate 42.5%
Residents per day (avg) 46
Occupancy rate
42.5%
Residents per day (avg)
46

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

70% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 10 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.1M
Surplus of revenue
$160.5K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7,086,425.00
Surplus of revenue
$160,509.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.9M
41.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
Total costs $6.9M
Bed community size
104-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
43%
In line with Wisconsin average
Occupied beds
44 / 104
Average residents 54 per day

License details

Facility type
Skilled Care
County: OUTAGAMIE

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 525264
Certification type: Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF

Ownership & operating entity

Meadowbrook at Appleton is administrated by ALISON BIEDERWOLF.

Owner name: APPLETON NURSING AND REHAB LLC
Profit status: FOR PROFIT

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Contact Information

Fax: (920) 731-5177

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily social activities are planned for residents.
Specific Programs
Bariatric Care, Hospice Care, Respite Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Personalized meals and snacks are provided to enhance the residents' stay.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 13

Wisconsin average 6


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 61

Wisconsin average 27.3

Citations per inspection
4.69

Wisconsin average 4.19


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

38 of 61 citations resulted from standard inspections; 21 of 61 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 61 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
11% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.9


Serious Health citations More info 1
17% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2

1 critical citation More info Wisconsin average: 0.9

1 serious citation More info Wisconsin average: 1.2

58 moderate citations More info Wisconsin average: 24.7

1 minor citation More info Wisconsin average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Oct 22, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Oct 22, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jul 23, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Wisconsin The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.

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Meadowbrook at Appleton
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

APPLETON
104
A Colfax Senior Living LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Colfax
58
Achievements
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

UNION GROVE
50
Alden Estates of Jefferson
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

JEFFERSON
120
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

CLINTON
94

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 62
Employees 53
Contractors 9
Staff to resident ratio 1.35:1
44% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average ratio: 2.41:1

Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 7.2 hours
0% compared with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 7.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 17,632
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5.2%

916 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant300308,10791100%7.3
Registered Nurse9092,84691100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,14491100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0407886%8
Dental Services Staff1015406470%8.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015126470%8
Dietitian1015036976%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide0112745459%5.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0332596167%3.8
Speech Language Pathologist0112205055%4.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331354145%2.9
Qualified Social Worker011293033%1
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 86%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 76%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 59%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 67%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 55%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 45%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 33%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
46 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (13%)
Medicaid
39 residents (84.8%)
Private pay or other
1 resident (2.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.9
33% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.2
27% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.0%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 29.0%
27% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 37.6%
44% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.0%
181% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
46% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
20% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.7%
28% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.2%
32% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.1%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 66.7%
30% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 64.2%
26% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.5%
266% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 50.5%
39% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $16K
84% lower than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: $95K

Number of fines 1
52% fewer fines than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $16K
Wisconsin average $95K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 2, 2024
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.

~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.

None.

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Wisconsin SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.

~$24,980/year (household).

Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

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