WENTZ LIVING CENTER
555 LAKE AVE E, Napoleon, ND 58561
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 WENTZ LIVING CENTER Compares
WENTZ LIVING CENTER is a 36-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Napoleon, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (11.6%) is above the North Dakota average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 36 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 11.6% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (130% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (36% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 4.7% — better than the North Dakota average of 19.1% (76% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WENTZ LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WENTZ LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Napoleon.
What keeps WENTZ LIVING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WENTZ LIVING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WENTZ LIVING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 11.6% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WENTZ LIVING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 36 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WENTZ LIVING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WENTZ LIVING CENTER?
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 Napoleon
Napoleon sits in Logan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 29.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 512 (29.4%)
- Median age
- 52.7 years
- Median household income
- $60,592
- Median home value
- $84,500
Demographics for Logan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Napoleon.
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