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Golden Livingcenter-Rib Lake

Skilled Nursing

650 Pearl Street, Rib Lake, WI 54470

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Golden Livingcenter-Rib Lake

Our Golden LivingCenter would like to extend you a warm welcome. Your doctor has recommended that you receive certain care, and we are happy that you chose us to provide you with that care. Our staff will review your doctor’s orders, and then you and your family will have an opportunity to help us plan how you can get the care that your doctor has ordered. Our comprehensive approach ensures our residents receive the most innovative and expert care possible, while our compassion and dedication keeps our focus exclusively on the individual.

Operated by North Shore Healthcare, which runs 57 communities in our directory.

With 50 beds, Golden Livingcenter-Rib Lake is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Taylor County average about 23 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 57% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Taylor County average about 4.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Taylor County average about 4.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.

The community is located in Taylor County, WI.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Golden Livingcenter-Rib Lake. None of them caused harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Inspected February 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 18, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected October 2025. Corrected by December 4, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Inspected October 2025. Corrected by December 4, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Inspected October 2025. Corrected by December 4, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Inspected October 2025. Corrected by December 4, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected October 2025. Corrected by December 4, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 3, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected September 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by October 3, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Golden Livingcenter-Rib Lake offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 50
  • Occupancy 57%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
  • Annual staff turnover 50%
  • Last health inspection October 2025

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