NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC
706 BRATLEY DR, Washburn, WI 54891
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC Compares
NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Washburn, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (16.2%) is below the Wisconsin average of 22.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.2% — better than the Wisconsin average of 22.9% (29% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC with other nursing homes in Washburn.
How is NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 16.2% here versus 22.9% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTHERN LIGHTS HCC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Washburn
Washburn sits in Bayfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 28.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 4,223 (28.0%)
- Median age
- 52.6 years
- Median household income
- $57,257
- Median home value
- $176,900
Demographics for Bayfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Washburn.
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