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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Wentz Living Center

555 Lake Ave E, Napoleon, ND 58561

Wentz Living Center, a 36-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Napoleon, ND, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #28 of 71 rated homes in ND on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#28 of 71
In-state rank among rated ND homes
4.95
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
5
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

Wentz Living Center, a 36-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Napoleon, ND, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #28 of 71 rated homes in ND on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#28 of 71
In-state rank among rated ND homes
4.95
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
5
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 72 ND nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
355102
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
36
Residents
34
In Hospital
No
County
Logan
Last Inspection
Mar 25, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.95 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.14 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.17
CNA Hours
3.64
Total Nursing Hours
4.95 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.04

What the CMS Record Reveals About Wentz Living Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Wentz Living Center ranks #28 of 71 rated nursing homes in ND on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Wentz Living Center operates 36 certified beds in Napoleon, ND with approximately 34 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 5 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $14K against this provider. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.95 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 1.14 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Wentz Living Center falls into a category where comparative context matters.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (5 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 25, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 29, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy May 30, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 21, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 8, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 8, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 4, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 8, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 18.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 11.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 6.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 15.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $14K

Date Type Amount
May 30, 2024 Fine $14K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Wentz Living Center, both outside ND so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Wentz Living Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The ND registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View ND registry
  • Peer homes near 36 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in ND. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Wentz Living Center?
Wentz Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Wentz Living Center rank among nursing homes in ND?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Wentz Living Center ranks 28th among 71 rated nursing homes in ND (#28 of 71). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Wentz Living Center?
Wentz Living Center reports 4.95 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 1.14 per resident day (national average: 0.69).
How many beds does Wentz Living Center have?
Wentz Living Center has 36 certified beds with approximately 34 residents. The facility is located at 555 Lake Ave E, Napoleon, ND 58561.
Does Wentz Living Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Wentz Living Center has 5 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Wentz Living Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Wentz Living Center has received 1 penalties totaling $14K.
Who owns Wentz Living Center?
Wentz Living Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Wentz Living Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Wentz Living Center was on Mar 25, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Wentz Living Center?
Wentz Living Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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