Shell Lake Health Care Center sits in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, right in town, offering care for people who need long-term nursing, rehabilitation, or support as they recover from illness or injury, and you'll see that it has room for about 50 residents but usually takes care of around 41 people on any given day, which gives the place a small community feel, where folks can know each other a little better than in the really big places. Jennie Klassa has managed the facility since September 2021, while Jonathon Hansen and Julie Spore each hold equal ownership, and the place runs as a for-profit limited liability company. Residents get nursing care, help with daily tasks, medication management, and therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with a strong focus on rehabilitation for those getting stronger or healing up, plus some services which support respiratory care, and you'll also see dining services, personal care, and various recreational programs that offer something to do most days. Amenities are there to help people feel at home, with comfortable rooms and well-kept outdoor spaces that look nice in the warmer months. Staff like the Director of Nurses, Dietary Manager, Activities Director, and Social Worker all work together to provide care and attention, trying to keep up a sense of routine and familiarity for everyone.
The center's infection control programs aim to stop the spread of illnesses, and there are strict guidelines in place from CDC and CMS about visitors and precautions, especially with COVID-19 concerns. Over the last three years, records show that Shell Lake Health Care Center has faced inspections that found some problems-like deficiencies in infection control, overall quality of life and care, and even areas connected to abuse prevention and respiratory care. The site has had citations for infection prevention violations, and it's clear there's a focus on getting those issues sorted out by keeping policies in place for abuse, neglect, and theft prevention. The facility has documented all past deficiencies, as required, including reports on complaints and infection control within the last 36 months. Even with some bumps along the way, management keeps working to improve care with specialized programs centered on compassion, respect, and dignity for each resident, and there's always an effort to serve the local Shell Lake community by tailoring services to fit the needs of residents here.
While the owners and managers have created a place with a warm atmosphere-a goal that really shows in the everyday routines and in the way people look after each other-everything runs with a practical eye toward quality and fiscal responsibility. Community and compassion come up a lot in how staff talk about the facility, and their mission is built on person-centered care and satisfaction for both residents and their families, with a commitment to keep things safe, welcoming, and as home-like as possible, for as long as someone calls Shell Lake Health Care Center home.
