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HomeWisconsinNorth Central Health Care

North Central Health Care

2400 Marshall Street, Ste a, Wausau, WI 544037158415178
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
159
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $56,244

How North Central Health Care Compares in Wisconsin

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
WI average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
WI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
WI average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.29 hrs/day
WI average
4.22 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.41 hrs/day
WI average
0.99 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
36.5%
WI average
46.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Wisconsin average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Wisconsin average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 1.41 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.99.
Staff turnover is 36.5%, lower than the Wisconsin average of 46.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 6, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 9 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,733/mo
Wisconsin median
Private Room
$10,828/mo
Wisconsin median
Marathon County 65+
25,287
18.3% of county
County Population
137,820
Marathon County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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North Central Health Care is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wausau, Wisconsin with 159 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
159
Avg Residents/Day
128.3
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Marathon
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
91.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$56,244
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 10, 2024
$13,627
FineAug 21, 2025
$42,617

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.63 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.29 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.5%
RN Turnover
30.2%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HUMAN SERVICES BOARD SERVING NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 1976
HAKE, JASONW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
OLSEN, GARYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 29, 2022
HAKE, JASONCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
OLSEN, GARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 29, 2022
OLSEN, GARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 29, 2022
OLSEN, GARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 29, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for North Central Health Care and nearby alternatives.

All Wisconsin facilities
North Central Health Care
Wausau, WICurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $56,244
Amethyst Health of Wausau
Wausau, WI1.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $100,976
Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
Wausau, WI2.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Wausau Manor Health Services
Wausau, WI3.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Weston
Weston, WI4.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Pride Tlc Therapy and Living Campus
Weston, WI5.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pine Crest Health and Memory Care
Merrill, WI15.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
North Central Health Care
Wausau, WI · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$56,244
Amethyst Health of Wausau
Wausau, WI
1.2 mi1/51/53/5$100,976
Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
Wausau, WI
2.8 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Wausau Manor Health Services
Wausau, WI
3.8 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Weston
Weston, WI
4.6 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Pride Tlc Therapy and Living Campus
Weston, WI
5.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Pine Crest Health and Memory Care
Merrill, WI
15.9 mi4/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for North Central Health Care?▾
North Central Health Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does North Central Health Care cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Wisconsin is $9,733/month for a semi-private room and $10,828/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). North Central Health Care participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has North Central Health Care had any health inspection violations?▾
North Central Health Care had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $56,244.
What are the staffing levels at North Central Health Care?▾
North Central Health Care provides 4.29 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.41 RN hours, 0.25 LPN hours, and 2.63 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.5%.
How many beds does North Central Health Care have?▾
North Central Health Care has 159 certified beds with an average of 128.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near North Central Health Care?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wisconsin, including 3 in Wausau. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.