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Wishek Living Center
400 S 4th St, Wishek, ND 58495
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.
Certified for 43 beds, Wishek Living Center serves Wishek in Mcintosh County, North Dakota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 2, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $26K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 52.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mcintosh Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 7 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.0 | 22.6 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.9% | 52.9% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,272 | $26,272 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 72 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: North Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2025, 13 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×3 E ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2024 | Fine | $8,338 | |
| 13 Mar 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.9%, RNs 44.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.7% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.4% | 21.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Wishek Home For The Aged.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wishek Home For the Aged | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1978 |
| Wishek Home For the Aged | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1978 |
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 Mcintosh County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home | Ashley | 31 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 22.6 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Mcintosh County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wishek Living Center been cited for?
6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Wishek Living Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $26K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wishek Living Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wishek Living Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wishek Home For the Aged. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wishek Living Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 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.