Wishek Living Center
400 S 4th St, Wishek, ND 58495 · (701) 452-2333
Non profit - Corporation · 43 certified beds
Wishek Living Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 3 citations (the North Dakota average is 5.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $26,272 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 24, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.June 24, 2026 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 24, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.June 24, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 2, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,338May 2, 2024
- Fine of $17,934March 13, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.91 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.90 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.52 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.37 | 2.97 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.9% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 38.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home Ashley · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Golden Acres Manor Carrington · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Griggs County Care Center Cooperstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Prince of Peace Care Center Ellendale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Eventide Jamestown Jamestown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Wishek Living Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.