Norwood Health Ctr-Central
Marshfield, WI · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 52A251) · 32 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 384-2188 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Norwood Health Ctr-Central has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is also 5 out of 5.
Norwood Health Ctr-Central reports total nurse staffing of about 6.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0% annually.
Norwood Health Ctr-Central has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Norwood Health Ctr-Central is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin, certified as a Medicaid provider. First approved for federal certification in March 1974, the facility maintains 32 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 23.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Norwood Health Ctr-Central holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its four component ratings from CMS are: Health Inspection rating of 5, Quality Measures (QM) rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 6.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.74 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS data for this facility do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation. There is no chain affiliation listed in the provided data, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is built solely from data published by CMS Care Compare and reflects the vintage of the data supplied; families should verify current details directly on the Medicare Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Norwood Health Ctr-Central has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5 and turnover of 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Norwood Health Ctr-Central has 32 certified beds with an average of 23.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity, and the data provided do not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 5, 5, 5, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7153842188 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7153842188 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/52A251?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.