nursing home in Wishek, ND
Wishek Living Center
400 S 4th St, Wishek, ND 58495 · (701) 452-2333
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Wishek Living Center at a glance
Wishek Living Center is a 43-bed non-profit nursing home in Wishek, North Dakota (McIntosh County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Dakota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 24, 2026) found 3 health citations. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $26,272.
Nursing staff turnover is 52.9% per year (state average 48.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 43
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1978
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- McIntosh County
- CMS Certification Number
- 355066
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.91 hrs | 4.42 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.90 hrs | 0.93 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.37 hrs | 2.97 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.17 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.9% | 48.8% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 44.4% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 38 | 54.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $26,272 | $27,629 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 43 | 68 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 39 | 63 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.8% | 91.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8% | 4.9% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.4% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.7% | 19.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.5% | 17.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 8.3% | 4.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.7% | 24.9% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 98.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.2% | 92.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 24, 2026 |
| June 24, 2026 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 29, 2026 |
| June 24, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 17, 2026 |
| May 14, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 13, 2025 |
| May 14, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 3, 2025 |
| May 2, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $26,272 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $8,338 |
| March 13, 2024 | Fine | $17,934 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSIAK, DONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2019 |
| SCHNABEL, TANYA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2026 |
| WISHEK HOME FOR THE AGED Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1978 |
| GALL, RENAE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| GRAY, BRENDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| KASEMAN, DARYL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2026 |
| KIENZLE, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| RATH, MEGAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2026 |
| REGNER, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| SAYLER, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| WALD, LARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| WEBER, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1987 |
| KASEMAN, DARYL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2026 |
| WALD, LARRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2023 |
| WEBER, GREGORY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2006 |
| WISHEK HOME FOR THE AGED Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1978 |
| GALL, RENAE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| GRAY, BRENDA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| KASEMAN, DARYL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2026 |
| KIENZLE, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2018 |
| RATH, MEGAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2026 |
| REGNER, LINDA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| SAYLER, KEITH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| WALD, LARRY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| WEBER, GREGORY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1987 |
| KASEMAN, KARISTA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2023 |
| KLEIN, DAKOTA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2026 |
| KOSIAK, DONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2019 |
| PIATZ, MELISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2016 |
| SCHNABEL, TANYA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wishek Living Center's rating?
Wishek Living Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Dakota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Wishek Living Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a North Dakota average of 5.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Wishek Living Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Wishek Living Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Wishek Living Center and how do I contact it?
Wishek Living Center is at 400 S 4th St, Wishek, ND 58495. Phone: (701) 452-2333.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.