Wishek Living Center
Wishek, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355066) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $26,272
Phone: (701) 452-2333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wishek Living Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Wishek Living Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.9%.
Wishek Living Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $26,272.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Wishek Living Center is a non-profit-operated nursing home in Wishek, McIntosh County, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1978. The facility is licensed for 43 beds and serves an average of 38.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wishek Living Center holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars. These four ratings reflect different aspects of facility performance and should be reviewed together.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.91, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $26,272.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly via the Care Compare link and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wishek Living Center has an overall rating of 5 stars, above North Dakota's state average of 3.2.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and turnover of 52.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $26,272.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 43 beds and has an average of 38.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) scales, and Wishek Living Center scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7014522333 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7014522333 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355066?state=ND.
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.