In the late summer of 1982, the Rockwell City facility was renamed the North Central Correctional Facility, and was renovated into a 100 bed medium security prison for men. The expansion project was substantially completed and the new dormitory building opened for occupancy in spring of 1993. The institution site encompasses 220 acres. Approximately 13 of these acres are located inside a 12-foot high fence. The fence is topped with razor wire and equipped with security system.
Security lighting surrounds the fence.
Inside the perimeter are 4 housing units, an administration building, a school, a multi-purpose center, a buildings and grounds center, a covered activity shelter, and a treatment center. One of the housing units contains the security office, health services area, and food preparation and dining room, while another contains the visitors' center. There are no towers. Mobile security is maintained around the outside of the fence. The balance of the farmland is leased out.