Nursing Homes in ZIP 54403 (Wausau, WI)
ZIP 54403 (Wausau, WI) 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 (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
ZIP 54403 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 54403, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE (government). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 239 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.23 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 50.8%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $157,220 in fines.
| 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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If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 54403, Wausau, WI, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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