SCOTT SPANGLER
Jun 2026
GOOD CLEAN PLACE FOR THE ELDERLY
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 70
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Church related
- Certified beds
- 70
- Inspections
- View history (31 citations)
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran Church-affiliated, Christian-based environment
- Therapy services
- In-patient and outpatient PT, OT, speech therapy
- Care continuum
- Spans independent living through skilled nursing on one campus
- Wellness amenity
- On-site warm-water therapy pool for rehab
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
The Good
- Continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing
- Specializes in memory care for Alzheimer's and related conditions
- On-site warm-water therapy pool and wellness center
- In-patient and outpatient PT, OT, and speech therapy
- Serving area seniors since 1900
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Skaalen Retirement Services is a senior living community in Stoughton, Wisconsin offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 41 reviews.
About Skaalen Retirement Services
Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin offers a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Since 1900, the organization has served seniors and evolved its services to meet changing community needs.
The community provides assisted living for those who need help with activities of daily living but do not require skilled nursing care. Skaalen specializes in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other memory conditions in a homelike environment, as well as rehabilitative and restorative nursing care for both long-term and short-term residents.
Therapeutic services include in-patient and out-patient Physical, Occupational, and Speech Language Therapy. The campus features a warm-water therapy pool and wellness center to support resident health and recovery. Independent living options include low-maintenance residences designed for carefree living with a variety of comforts and conveniences.
Skaalen Retirement Services is an affiliated ministry of the Lutheran Church and operates within a caring and Christian environment dedicated to providing excellent care, housing, and services to older adults and persons in need.
Types of Care at Skaalen Retirement Services
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
- Salon / Barber
- Security
- Swimming Pool
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Skaalen Retirement Services
3.8overall · 41 ratings combined
3.8★ on Google (41)
Wendy
May 2024
Skaalen Skilled Nursing Facility went from 5 stars to 1 (would be zero if an option). My father had surgery and after 2 weeks in the hospital he was transferred to Skaalen Skilled Nursing Facility. After one month at Skaalen his insurance would no longer cover his stay, so we decided to transfer him home vs paying $425 per day for long term care. Five days later my mother and I realized we are not able to properly take care of him and his needs at home so we asked to have him transferred back; Skaalen denied the request stating they didn't have a room (yet there were 8-10 vacant beds when we were there on his floor alone). The part the really bothers us is Skaalen told the Agrace social worker "the family was not satisfied with the care we were providing" which is a straight out lie. We told staff over and over how happy we were with them and they were so good with my father. Both my mother and I called Skaalen administration and left messages asking for them to call us back to clear up any misunderstanding they might have. Skaalen never bothered to return our calls. Obviously Skaalen did not want to care for my father any more, which I just don't understand. Isn't that the entire reason a Skilled Nursing Facility exists? I feel they are bordering on fraud especially since they are Medicare certified. They don't actually want to take care of the sick people they are entrusted with, so I would not recommend them to care for a family member.<br>Update, 05/28/24 response from Skaalen apologizing and asked me to call the administrator to discuss further. However I've already called the administrator and left a message and they never called me back, which is why I posted this review in the first place
Maryfran Crist
Mar 2024
Quality place to live. Inviting and excellent services. Dining room menu only drawback
Ann Lee
Apr 2023
Skaalen has it all! Their continuum of care provides everything from Independent Living units (in both Stoughton and McFarland,) a newer RCAC, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehab, and even Skilled Care.
Aliya Zilm
Feb 2023
ABSOLUTELY THE WORST NURSING HOME!!!!<br>Do not put your family in here. YOU HAVE TO BEG FOR THE BARE MINIMUM!!<br>They’re so short staff it is absolutely insane, MANAGEMENT DOESN’T STEP IN, they let the CNA’s work short staffed. (Which is not allowed) Please do yourself and family members a favor and choose a different facility.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 15, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Sep 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 8, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
May 23, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Skaalen Retirement Services offer?
Skaalen Retirement Services offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Skaalen Retirement Services located?
Skaalen Retirement Services is located at 400 N Morris St in Stoughton, Wisconsin.
How did Skaalen Retirement Services do on recent health and safety inspections?
Skaalen Retirement Services had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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