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NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE

2400 MARSHALL STREET, STE A, WAUSAU, WI 54403
Score: 48 / 100

CMS data shows North Central Health Care earning a D grade with a score of 48/100, placing it below most facilities in Wisconsin. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing levels at North Central Health Care exceed national averages, with 4.43 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.32 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 19 deficiencies at North Central Health Care, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.43 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.32 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.32 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.79 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.99 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.05 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Aug 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity F
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity E
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 3.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 17.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,627

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
159
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13