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Wentz Living Center
555 Lake Ave E, Napoleon, ND 58561 · Logan County · (701) 754-2381
36 certified beds, about 34 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 355102 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 25, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the North Dakota average is 5.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 5 health citations since January 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years; the largest was $13,627, and the latest is dated May 30, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.95 hours per resident per day, against 4.42 across North Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.14 of those hours.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
March 25, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control and prevention for 2 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #2 and #5) observed during toileting cares and one supplemental resident (Resident #16) observed during medication preparation. Failure to practice infection control standards related to hand hygiene and glove use has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility.
January 23, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 30, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- J Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of the facility reported incident (FRI) report, facility policy review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to prevent accidents for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #1) who sustained a fall with fractures. Failure to use the appropriate sling sized during a full body mechanical lift transfer resulted in an avoidable fall and fractures for Resident #1 and places all residents at risk for falls and/or injuries. During the investigation survey, the team consulted the State Survey Agency (SSA) and determined an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation existed on 05/29/24 at 3:00 p.m. The IJ resulted from a failure by the facility to assess residents for the proper sized sling for use during a full body mechanical lift transfer. This failure resulted in a resident sustaining a fall and fractures. *05/29/24 at 4:00 p.m. [...]
January 4, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to prepare, store, and serve food in a sanitary manner in 1 of 1 kitchen. Failure to monitor the quaternary (quat) sanitizer concentration may result in unsafe food storage/preparation and foodborne illness.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to use an assistive device necessary to prevent accidents for 1 of 5 sampled resident (Resident #185) observed during gait belt transfers. Failure to use a gait belt during a transfer resulted in pain to Resident #185 and may result in falls and/or injuries.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff followed standard infection control practices for 2 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #13 and #15) observed during personal cares. Failure to follow infection control practices related to hand hygiene and glove use has the potential to spread infection within the facility.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.95 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.14 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.99 | 3.80 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.64 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.17 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 48.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.14 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.34 on weekdays and 3.99 on weekends, 25% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 46.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.23 in April to June 2025 to 4.95 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.95 | 1.14 | 5.34 | 3.99 | 46.9% | 0 of 90 | 34 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.54 | 0.98 | 4.86 | 3.71 | 44.9% | 0 of 92 | 36 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.69 | 1.05 | 5.05 | 3.76 | 41.6% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.23 | 1.36 | 5.71 | 4.03 | 43.7% | 0 of 91 | 32 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| North Dakota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.57 | 0.92 | 4.81 | 3.96 | 11.7% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.1 | 19.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.4 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.3 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.0 | 19.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.9 | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NAPOLEON CARE CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Care Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| Brendel, Ellene | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/18/2022 | |
| Leier, Derrick | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/18/2022 | |
| Pfeifle, Teresa | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/18/2022 | |
| Piatz, Deran | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/17/2023 | |
| Wald, Alison | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/19/2021 | |
| Wigen, Jennifer | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/15/2024 | |
| Wolf, Kevin | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/17/2023 | |
| Brendel, Ellene | Corporate director | Individual | 10/18/2022 | |
| Leier, Derrick | Corporate director | Individual | 10/18/2022 | |
| Wigen, Jennifer | Corporate director | Individual | 10/15/2024 | |
| Wolf, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 10/17/2023 | |
| Pfeifle, Teresa | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/18/2022 | |
| Piatz, Deran | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/17/2023 | |
| Regner, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2010 | |
| Wald, Alison | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/19/2021 | |
| Napoleon Care Center | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/1966 | |
| Sanford Bismarck | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2007 | |
| Becker, Julie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2000 | |
| Glatt, Melissa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2000 | |
| Kosiak, Donald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/15/2019 | |
| Regner, Richard | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2010 | |
| Napoleon Care Center | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/1966 | |
| Sanford Bismarck | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/11/2025 | |
| Becker, Julie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/1993 | |
| Glatt, Melissa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/01/2000 | |
| Kosiak, Donald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/15/2019 | |
| Regner, Richard | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2010 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 25, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 4, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wishek Living Center Wishek, 19.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
North Dakota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in North Dakota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: North Dakota Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: North Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (855) 462-5465. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: North Dakota Deficiency Statement Search, where North Dakota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Wentz Living Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Wentz Living Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Wentz Living Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 25, 2026. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
- Has Wentz Living Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,627 in the last three years.
- Does Wentz Living Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Wentz Living Center?
- CMS lists 28 owners and managers. Legal business name: NAPOLEON CARE CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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