RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES
650 PEARL ST, Rib Lake, WI 54470
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES Compares
RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rib Lake, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.9%) is above the Wisconsin average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.3% (50% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.9% — better than the Wisconsin average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES with other nursing homes in Rib Lake.
How is RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES addressing its staffing levels 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 is RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.9% here versus 5.0% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 50 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES?
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 RIB LAKE HEALTH SERVICES?
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 Rib Lake
Rib Lake sits in Taylor County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,914 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 43.9 years
- Median household income
- $52,860
- Median home value
- $145,800
Demographics for Taylor County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rib Lake.
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