Bufflehead Lane

Last survey

February 13, 2026 standard survey, verification visit

Surveys

4

Deficiencies cited

12

Enforcement letters

3

Forfeitures imposed

$850 2 notices

Complaints substantiated

1 of 2 as stated in the reports

Enforcement

• December 17, 2025: notice of violation, order to comply, special orders, forfeiture, forfeiture $300 (reduced to $195 if paid within ten days)
• January 2, 2025: notice of violation, order to comply
• July 26, 2024: notice of violation, order to comply, forfeiture, forfeiture $550 (reduced to $357.50 if paid within ten days)

February 13, 2026, standard survey, verification visit · statement of deficiency

• No deficiencies listed in the statement

October 28, 2025, complaint 1 of 1 complaints substantiated · statement of deficiency

• Investigate injuries of unknown source (DHS 83.12(3)(a)) Investigation, notification, and reporting requirements
  From the report: Based on record review and interview, the provider did not investigate an injury to a resident that could not be explained by the resident for Resident 1.
• Rights of Residents: Adequate treatment (DHS 83.32(3)(i)) Rights of residents
  From the report: Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure residents received prompt and adequate treatment for Resident 1.
• Service plans updated annually or on changes (DHS 83.35(3)(d)) Assessment, individual service plan and evaluations
  From the report: Based on record review and interview, the provider did not update the individual service plan (ISP) when there was a change in abilities and physical condition for Resident 1.

October 29, 2024, complaint, verification visit 0 of 1 complaints substantiated · statement of deficiency

• Bath and toilet areas: water temperature (DHS 83.55(6)(b)) Bath and toilet areas
  From the report: Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure the temperature of 1 of 2 water heaters connected to sinks, showers, and tubs used by residents were set at a temperature of at least 140 degrees Farenheit.

June 6, 2024, standard survey · statement of deficiency

• Employees screened for communicable disease (DHS 83.17(2)(a)) Hiring and employment
  From the report: Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure Caregiver D was screened for tuberculosis within 90 days before the start of employment.
• All employee training (DHS 83.21(1)-(3)) All employee training
  From the report: Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure Caregiver C obtained all training as required within 90 days after starting employment.
• Disposition of medications (DHS 83.37(1)(g)) Medications
  From the report: Based on observation, interview and record review, the provider did not ensure outdated medications were separated from other medications in current use in the facility and disposed of.
• Building integrity (DHS 83.45(1)(b)) Building maintenance and site
  From the report: Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure the facility was maintained in good repair.
• Fire drills (DHS 83.47(2)(d)) Fire safety requirements
  From the report: Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure fire evacuation drills were completed quarterly in third and fourth quarter of 2023.

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DQA posts surveys from the last three years. DHS says posting may be delayed and Provider Search is updated weekly. This community is licensed for 8 residents; larger communities are surveyed and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, data as of October 15, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.