Nursing homeFAID #13288
St Elizabeth Nursing Home
109 S. Atwood Ave., JANESVILLE, WI, 53545
(608) 752-6709
43 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
43
CMS facility ID
525639
Care type
Nursing home
County
Rock
Facility name
St Elizabeth Nursing Home
Street address
109 S. Atwood Ave.
City / state / ZIP
Janesville, WI 53545
Phone
(608) 752-6709
About this facility — St Elizabeth Nursing Home
St Elizabeth Nursing Home is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. It is licensed for 43 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin (65 beds).
It is one of 21 senior care facilities in Janesville and 323 skilled nursing facilities across Wisconsin. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited St Elizabeth Nursing Home 91 times across 15 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $31,171 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Illuminus
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Dettman, Scott
Director — since 2020
Fischer, Todd
Director — since 2018
Heroux, Steven
Director — since 2024
Illuminus Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Kohlhoff, Kevin
Director — since 2023
Konkol, Dennis
Director — since 2024
Marks, Julie
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Mauthe, Matthew
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Meidenbauer, Robert
Director — since 2019
Sidhu, Sarfraz
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Van Der Linden, Katie
Director — since 2021
Wagner, Lynne
Director — since 2024
Wilson, Deanna
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
2 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1998-02-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$31,171 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-28
Nurse staffing
3.0 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Average billed charges
$431 per day (≈ $13,100/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
70% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 18% private/other
Occupancy
74% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
6% above the WI median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
43
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-04-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-02-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-02-24
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (82 citations)
2025-02-13Health inspection8 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0887
D · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-22
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-22
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-22
F-0881
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-01-22
2024-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F-0687
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F-0725
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F-0758
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-11-15
F-0838
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-11-15
2024-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0554
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-08-16
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-08-16
F-0657
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-08-16
F-0660
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-08-16
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-08-16
F-0727
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-08-16
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-16
2024-06-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-07-18
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-18
F-0624
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-07-18
2024-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations
F-0576
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-02-23
F-0678
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2024-01-31
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0693
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0757
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0758
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0868
C · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0881
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-03-01
F-0883
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-03-01
2023-11-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-11
2023-08-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-09-15
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-15
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-09-15
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-15
2026-04-28Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-05-14
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-06-19
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-05-14
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-05-16
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-05-15
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-05-13
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-06-05
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-05-13
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-05-14
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-05-13
2025-02-13Fire-safety inspection12 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-03-14
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-03-10
K-0331
E · No harm found
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2025-03-14
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-28
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-03-04
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-13
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-03-10
K-0912
E · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-02-26
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-18
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-14
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-26
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-26
2024-01-30Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-04-01
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-03-03
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-03-01
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-04-04
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-03-01
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-01
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-05-29
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-05-10
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-03-01
K-0912
E · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Federal penalties
2025-01-08Fine$8,824
2024-10-17Fine$22,347
Total fines$31,171
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 525639.
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Original records
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Secretary of State filings
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