WISHEK LIVING CENTER
400 S 4TH ST, Wishek, ND 58495
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WISHEK LIVING CENTER Compares
WISHEK LIVING CENTER is a 43-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wishek, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.5%) is above the North Dakota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 43 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.1% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.5% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (62% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — worse than the North Dakota average of 19.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WISHEK LIVING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WISHEK LIVING CENTER with other nursing homes in Wishek.
What keeps WISHEK 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 WISHEK LIVING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.1% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WISHEK LIVING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WISHEK LIVING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 43 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WISHEK 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 WISHEK 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 Wishek
Wishek sits in McIntosh County, where adults 65 and older make up about 31.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 800 (31.6%)
- Median age
- 53.9 years
- Median household income
- $51,136
- Median home value
- $75,700
Demographics for McIntosh County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wishek.
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