Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines
Nursing Home · Altoona, WI
CMS certification number525724
Contact & location
206 N Willson DRAltoona, WI 54720
Eau Claire County
- Phone
- (715) 598-7800
- ZIP code
- 54720 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 40.1 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Grace Lutheran Foundation, INC.
- Medicare certified since
- July 22, 2016
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.99 (state 4.21 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.15 (state 0.99 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.24 (state 2.58 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.61 (state 3.77 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.4 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 46.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 21, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 7 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2025-02-26 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Berg, Matthew (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duhr, Amy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larson, Jamie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Phillips, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boyes, Alan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Felton, Connie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grothe, Arthur (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lokken, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peltier, Suzette (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reid, Dale (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schwellenbach, Dorothy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziehr, Ken (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duhr, Amy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larson, Jamie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berg, Matthew (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bohl, Amy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cohen, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Duhr, Amy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dziekan, Dennis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larson, Jamie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Cory (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Palmer, Carli (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Phillips, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shafer, Kayla (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines?
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Wisconsin.
How many beds does Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 40 residents per day.
Has Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines?
(715) 598-7800. The facility is located at 206 N Willson DR, Altoona, WI 54720.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.