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WISHEK LIVING CENTER

400 S 4TH ST, WISHEK, ND 58495
Score: 65 / 100

With a score of 65 out of 100, Wishek Living Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of North Dakota nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Wishek location.

Wishek Living Center provides above-average staffing with 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Wishek Living Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.83 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.90 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.25 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.10 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.57 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
May 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0883 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    May 13, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 13, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    May 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Mar 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Mar 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.4% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $26,272

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
43
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2