Brewster Village
3300 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914 · (920) 832-5400 · CMS certification number 525574
Brewster Village is a 204-bed government-run nursing home in Appleton, Wisconsin, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1995. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 19 health citations, 2 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Wisconsin average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 8 | 9.4 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.00 | 4.25 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.3% | 46.7% |
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Government - County |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 204 (about 130 residents a day) |
| County | Outagamie |
| Last standard inspection | April 15, 2026 |
Inspection history
19 citations from 6 inspections, 7 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
August 13, 2026 2 citations · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Sep 1, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Sep 1, 2026
April 15, 2026 5 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected May 11, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected May 11, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected May 11, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0610 · severity code D · corrected May 18, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected May 18, 2026
March 19, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Feb 18, 2026
August 15, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights Complaint
Tag F0585 · severity code D · corrected Sep 8, 2025
January 8, 2025 9 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0883 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0755 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0698 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0580 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0558 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0552 · severity code D · corrected Feb 3, 2025
November 29, 2023 1 citation · standard inspection Potential harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Administration
Tag F0849 · severity code D · corrected Dec 26, 2023
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 9, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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