Sauk County, Wisconsin · Nursing home
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie
3 of 5 overall from CMS
245 Sycamore St., Sauk City, WI 53583
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Same as the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.35 hours Above the state average of 4.21
- Nursing staff who left in a year 46.4% Below the state average of 46.9%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 21 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 70.7% of 107 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie is a 107-bed nursing home in Sauk City, Wisconsin (Sauk County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.35 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Wisconsin average of 4.21. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 107
- Residents per day (average)
- 75.7
- Certified since
- 1990 (36 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Maplewood of Sauk Prairie
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 11 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 12, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Wisconsin average is 9.5. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident on weekends against 4.35 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 70.7% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.0
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Wisconsin average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.6
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Wisconsin average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.35 h Wisconsin average 4.21
- Nurse aides 2.74 h Wisconsin average 2.58
- Licensed practical nurses 0.81 h Wisconsin average 0.64
- Registered nurses 0.79 h Wisconsin average 0.99
- All staff, weekends 3.80 h Wisconsin average 3.77
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Wisconsin average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover46.4%
- Wisconsin average46.9%
- Registered nurse turnover57.1%
- Wisconsin average39.7%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Wisconsin and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.1% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.6% | 5.7% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 95.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 17.5% | 18.4% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.8% | 16.9% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 95.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.5% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.9% | 24.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.2% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.39 | 1.66 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.92 | 2.29 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.9% | 86.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.2% | 82.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.8% | 23.1% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.5% | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 21 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 12 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 2, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 11 | 8 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 4 | 7 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 6 | 10 |
Wisconsin homes averaged 9.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (21)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Past Non-Compliance (Mar 18, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 21, 2024)
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CPotential for minimal harm, widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 21, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 24, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 24, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Wisconsin homes averaged 0.9 fines and $48,150 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Wisconsin
- Size60 of 323 by certified beds
- Wisconsin average residents per day54.7
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Sauk County5
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Maplewood of Sauk Prairie?
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Maplewood of Sauk Prairie have?
Maplewood of Sauk Prairie has 107 certified beds. It averages 75.7 residents per day, about 70.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie?
The home reports 4.35 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.79 hours from registered nurses. The Wisconsin average is 4.21 hours and 0.99 hours from registered nurses.
Has Maplewood of Sauk Prairie been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Maplewood of Sauk Prairie accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Dove Healthcare - Lodi 50beds 94.6%in use 4.26nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Complete Care at Jefferson Meadows LLC 102beds 48.5%in use 3.92nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Waunakee Valley Senior Living 84beds 64.6%in use 3.64nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Sauk County
Who to call in Wisconsin
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Wisconsin.
- Long-term care ombudsman Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-815-0015 (Email: BOALTC@wisconsin.gov.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) complaint line 800-642-6552 (Toll-free. DQA also takes complaints through an online Complaint Intake Survey (form F-00607) and its nursing home regional offices.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Wisconsin staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 525462. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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