Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Altoona, WI with 50 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 4 of 5 overall (above average).
- Health inspections4 of 5
- Staffing4 of 5
- Quality measures4 of 5
- Long-stay quality5 of 5
- Short-stay quality2 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.15 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 2 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number525724
- Address206 N Willson Dr, Altoona, WI, 54720
- CountyEau Claire
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds50
- Residents per day, average40
- Phone(715) 598-7800
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey2 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints0
- FinesNone on record
- Payment denials and other penalties0
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | May 21, 2026 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.15 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Altoona, WI (CCN 525724) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 50 certified beds and an average daily census of about 40 residents. CMS assigned it a 4-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (above average), built from a 4/5 Health Inspection component, a 4/5 Staffing component, and a 4/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 2 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 1.15 hours per resident per day, which is 68% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines's overall CMS rating?
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has a 4-star overall CMS rating (Above average). Health inspection: 4/5. Staffing: 4/5. Quality measures: 4/5.
How many beds does Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines have?
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has 50 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 40 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines's staffing compare to the national average?
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, which is 68% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines have?
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has 2 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2.
Who owns Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines?
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 50 certified beds and is located in Altoona, Wisconsin.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 525724. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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