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Lake Country Health Services

2195 North Summit Village Way, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 · Waukesha County

Serving Waukesha and surrounding counties since 2009, our center in Kettle Moraine State Park offers tranquil care. Close to ProHealth and Aurora, fostering resident-caregiver partnerships.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Oconomowoc

Lake Country Health Services is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Oconomowoc, WI, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 80 residents per day. It operates as part of the North Shore Healthcare network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.51 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.99 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $120,868 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.51 hrs/resident/day)
•$120,868 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Oconomowoc options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 100
Avg. residents/day: 80
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: North Shore Healthcare
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 525702

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,850–$12,750/mo (median $10,980)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Milwaukee prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.51; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.99; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 53.5%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 2
Federal fines: 2 ($120,868)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2025-08-27
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-08-27Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2025-03-12Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2025-03-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

2025-03-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2024-11-04Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-11-04Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-11-04Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-03-12	Fine	$16,985
2024-11-04	Fine	$103,883
2024-11-04	Payment denial	—

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

2195 North Summit Village Way, Oconomowoc, WI

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Lake Country Health Services

How much does Lake Country Health Services cost?

Lake Country Health Services does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Oconomowoc, WI area typically runs $9,850–$12,750 per month (median $10,980, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Lake Country Health Services's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Lake Country Health Services 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Lake Country Health Services?

Staff provide about 3.51 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Lake Country Health Services?

Lake Country Health Services has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Lake Country Health Services have availability?

Typically 80% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Lake Country Health Services offer?

Lake Country Health Services in Oconomowoc, WI offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.

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