Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE
WAUSAU, WI · 159 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 26, 2026
CMS Certification Number 525132 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - County
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WI
7 citations — more than 8% of the 323 certified nursing homes in WI. Compared within WI rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2027 — about 11 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in WI are typically surveyed 13–15 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 519 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
7 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 7 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WI, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WI figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 7 |
| Median facility in WI | 17 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2024 | 0 |
| August 21, 2025 | 4 |
| August 26, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2026-08-26 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2025-08-21 |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | 1 | 2025-08-21 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-08-26 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2025-08-21 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-08-21 |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 1 | 2026-08-26 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 26, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 24, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 24, 2026) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 24, 2026) |
August 21, 2025 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2025) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2025) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.