NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE
2400 MARSHALL STREET, STE A, Wausau, WI 54403
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE Compares
NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE is a 159-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the Wisconsin average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 159 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wausau, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.3% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.3% (55% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — better than the Wisconsin average of 23.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Wausau.
How is NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.2% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 5.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE lag behind other Wausau options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wausau
Wausau sits in Marathon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 23,757 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $63,029
- Median home value
- $161,500
Demographics for Marathon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wausau.
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