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HomeNorth DakotaWishek Living Center

Wishek Living Center

400 S 4th St, Wishek, ND 584957014522333WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.9on Google(17 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
43
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $26,272

How Wishek Living Center Compares in North Dakota

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

CMS overall rating
5/5
ND average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
ND average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
ND average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.91 hrs/day
ND average
4.42 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.90 hrs/day
ND average
0.93 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
52.9%
ND average
48.8%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the North Dakota average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the North Dakota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.91 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.42.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 13, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected May 14, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation 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
$11,019/mo
North Dakota median
Private Room
$11,932/mo
North Dakota median
Mcintosh County 65+
780
30.8% of county
County Population
2,529
Mcintosh County

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

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Wishek Living Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wishek, North Dakota with 43 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
38.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mcintosh
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 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: Apr 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$26,272
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMay 2, 2024
$8,338
FineMar 13, 2024
$17,934

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

Nurse Aide3.37 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.91 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.9%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (29)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WISHEK HOME FOR THE AGEDDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1978
BAUER, WAYNEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
GALL, RENAEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
GRAY, BRENDAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
KIENZLE, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
REGNER, LINDAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
SAYLER, KEITHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
WALD, LARRYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
WEBER, GREGORYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 1, 1987
BAUER, WAYNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
GALL, RENAECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2023
GRAY, BRENDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
KIENZLE, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2018
REGNER, LINDACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
SAYLER, KEITHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
WALD, LARRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
WEBER, GREGORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 1, 1987
BAUER, WAYNECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
WALD, LARRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2023
WEBER, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 23, 2006
FEIST, HANNAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 13, 2023
KASEMAN, KARISTAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2023
KLEIN, KEITHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2006
KOSIAK, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 15, 2019
PIATZ, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2016
SCHNABEL, TANYAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 7, 2023
WISHEK HOME FOR THE AGEDADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1978
KOSIAK, DONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 15, 2019
SCHNABEL, TANYAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 17, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Wishek Living Center and nearby alternatives.

All North Dakota facilities
Wishek Living Center
Wishek, NDCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $26,272
Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home
Ashley, ND17.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Wentz Living Center
Napoleon, ND19.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,627
Strasburg Nursing Home
Strasburg, ND29.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Prince of Peace Care Center
Ellendale, ND52.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
St Rose Care Center
Lamoure, ND60.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Eventide Jamestown
Jamestown, ND61.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Wishek Living Center
Wishek, ND · Current facility
—5/54/55/5$26,272
Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home
Ashley, ND
17.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Wentz Living Center
Napoleon, ND
19.5 mi4/54/54/5$13,627
Strasburg Nursing Home
Strasburg, ND
29.8 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Prince of Peace Care Center
Ellendale, ND
52.4 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
St Rose Care Center
Lamoure, ND
60.9 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Eventide Jamestown
Jamestown, ND
61.3 mi3/53/54/5None 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 Wishek Living Center?▾
Wishek Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Wishek Living Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in North Dakota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $11,932/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Wishek Living Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Wishek Living Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Wishek Living Center had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 14, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $26,272.
What are the staffing levels at Wishek Living Center?▾
Wishek Living Center provides 4.91 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours, 0.65 LPN hours, and 3.37 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.9%.
How many beds does Wishek Living Center have?▾
Wishek Living Center has 43 certified beds with an average of 38.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Wishek Living Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in North Dakota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Wishek Living Center?▾
On Google Maps, Wishek Living Center has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.