CAverage · score 55/100 · #130 of 323 in Wisconsin
North Central Health Care
2400 Marshall Street, Ste A, Wausau, WI 54403 · 159 certified beds · Government - County
Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Wisconsin
14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 104)below median
$56,244 in fines in 3 years
Why North Central Health Care is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Wisconsin nursing homes in the same size band (large, 159 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
North Central Health Care at a Glance
C
55/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.29 h.
57<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 104.
39<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
74<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $56,244 fines, 0 denials.
49<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Wisconsin, large facilities · CMS record 525132 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2400 Marshall Street, Ste A, Wausau, WI 54403
Phone7158415178
CountyMarathon
OwnershipGovernment - County
Certified beds159
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Wisconsin
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — above median
1
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- Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Wisconsin
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
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- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.