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North Central Health Care
2400 Marshall Street, Ste A, Wausau, WI 54403
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
North Central Health Care, in Wausau, Wisconsin, is certified for 159 beds under government, county ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Wisconsin median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $56K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 36.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marathon Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.6 | 26.7 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.5% | 44.4% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $56,244 | $15,939 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 323 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Aug 2025, 6 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×11 E ×3 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | F | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2024 |
| 17 May 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | Fine | $42,617 | |
| 10 Sep 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.5%, RNs 30.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.6% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.0% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.4% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Human Services Board Serving North Central Health Care Facility.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services Board Serving North Central Health Care Facility | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/1976 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Marathon County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pride Tlc Therapy and Living Campus | Weston | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 32.0 | — | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Weston | Weston | 130 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6.2 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Wausau Manor Health Services | Wausau | 68 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 20.6 | — | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation | Wausau | 82 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 20.7 | — | 27 May 2026 |
| Abbotsford Health Care Center | Abbotsford | 78 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 57.7 | $16K | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Three Oaks Health Services | Marshfield | 75 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 26.7 | $32K | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Amethyst Health of Wausauabuse iconSFF Candidate | Wausau | 80 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 | 56.3 | $35K | 6 Nov 2025 |
All 8 facilities in Marathon County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has North Central Health Care been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has North Central Health Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $56K in the period covered.
How does staffing at North Central Health Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates North Central Health Care?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Human Services Board Serving North Central Health Care Facility. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was North Central Health Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.