Quick answers
- Where is Lafayette Manor?
- 719 E. Catherine St. Box 167, Darlington, WI 53530, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Lafayette Manor?
- (608) 776-4210, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Lafayette Manor?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Lafayette Manor been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $60,159.
- What did inspectors find at Lafayette Manor?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 9, 2023 to March 25, 2026), Medicare lists 40 health citations; the most serious was level G. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 9, 2023 to March 25, 2026), Lafayette Manor had 40 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $60,159 in total (1 fine, the latest on December 12, 2024). Nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day; the Wisconsin average is 4.25 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: March 25, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 15, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 25, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0700 Level E
“Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: December 12, 2024 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 12, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 12, 2024 (standard health inspection); August 13, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 13 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0868 Level F
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
Earlier cycle: November 9, 2023 — 16 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 9, 2023 (complaint investigation); November 9, 2023 (standard health inspection); December 7, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 18, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 13, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0881 Level G
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Infection Control Deficiencies
Show 14 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0661 Level D
“Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (27)
K0351 Level F
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0911 Level F
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
K0372 Level E
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0711 Level E
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0321 Level D
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0521 Level D
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
E0013 Level F
“Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0912 Level E
“Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level E
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $60,159 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2024 | Fine | $60,159 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.47 | 0.98 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.65 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.02 | 2.61 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.18 | 4.25 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.95 | 3.75 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.45 | 0.66 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 35.6% | 46.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 33.3% | 40.1% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Lafayette County.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette County | Direct owner | 100% | July 14, 2006 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 40.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – county |
| Legal business name | Lafayette County |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1984-04-01 |
| Resident and family councils | None |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 719 E. Catherine St. Box 167, Darlington, WI 53530 |
| County | Lafayette County |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (608) 776‑4210 |
| CMS Certification Number | 525362 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Mineral Point Health Services17 mi · Mineral Point, WI · 2 of 5 stars
- Edenbrook of Platteville17 mi · Platteville, WI · 5 of 5 stars
- Galena Stauss Nursing Home19 mi · Galena, IL · 3 of 5 stars
- St Dominic Villa20 mi · Hazel Green, WI · 2 of 5 stars
- Allure of Stockton20 mi · Stockton, IL · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Lafayette Hospital and Clinics6.2 mi · Darlington, WI · Critical Access Hospital
- Southwest Health Center16 mi · Platteville, WI · Critical Access Hospital
- Midwest Medical Center17 mi · Galena, IL · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13