Nursing Homes in ZIP 54403 (Wausau, WI)
Within Wausau, WI, ZIP 54403 has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes on record, averaging 1.5 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
ZIP 54403 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 54403; 2 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE (government). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 239 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.23 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 50.8% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $157,220.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 239 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $157,220 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.23 |
| Avg RN turnover | 50.8% |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 80 | 31.8% | 71.4% | 8 |
| NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 159 | 128.3% | 30.2% | 2 |
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When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 54403, Wausau, WI, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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