Dunseith Com Nursing Home
15 1st St NE, Dunseith, ND 58329 · Government - City · 30 certified beds · (701) 244-5495 Medicare & Medicaid certified
This home has serious findings on its record. Read them closely before you consider it.
- a high payroll-based staffing rating (5/5)
- fewer deficiencies at its most recent standard inspection than at the one before — a sign of improvement
- CMS has flagged it for abuse
- it has an abuse, neglect, or exploitation citation (F0600), cited Dec 2025
- it has citations for its abuse-prevention policies, restraint use, or reporting and investigating of allegations (F0609, F0610) — cited below the harm level, meaning inspectors found the process wanting but did not find a resident harmed
- it has citations for mishandling residents’ money or property (F0567, F0568)
- it has 3 actual-harm citations
- a high number of inspection citations overall (31) — worth reading through, though larger and more-often-surveyed homes tend to accrue more lower-severity tags
- the CMS record shows $92,954 in federal fines (most recent 2025-12-23)
- its payroll- and facility-reported staffing and quality-measure scores sit well above its independent inspection score
- its independent health-inspection rating is low (1/5)
- nursing-staff turnover (56%) runs well above the national median (45%)
One thing this read cannot see: what residents and families actually experience day to day. Public data misses the feel of a place — visit unannounced, ideally at a mealtime or on a weekend, talk to staff and families, and ask your tour questions.
A plain-English summary of the public record below — not a rating, ranking, or recommendation. We take no money from any facility.
| Health inspectionSurveyor-assigned, ranked within your stateInspector-verified | 1 of 5 |
| StaffingFrom payroll records (PBJ) | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measuresSelf-reported by the facility | 3 of 5 |
Worth a closer look. This home's staffing and quality-measure ratings run 4 stars above its independent health-inspection score. The inspection is done by state surveyors; the quality-measure score leans on data the facility reports about itself, and staffing on its payroll (PBJ) submissions — so a gap this large is worth reading the inspection record for.
Location & what’s nearby
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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.
Quality measures — how residents actually fare
| Overall quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay residentspeople who live here | 3 of 5 |
Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.
Trend — is this home getting better or worse?
Over 2025-02 to 2026-06, this home’s CMS overall rating improved from 1 to 2 stars. From monthly CMS archive snapshots.
Horizontal axis runs 2025-02 to 2026-06. That is where CMS’s monthly archive ends, so the right-hand edge of each line is that month — not today.
See all quality measures vs. state & national benchmarks
| Measure | This home | State avg | Typical state | vs typical state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities increased | 22.6% | 19.8% | 15.4% | worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.4% | typical |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in their bladder | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% | worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms | 26.5% | 4.4% | 6.5% | check this† — see note marked dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | better than state‡ — see note marked double-dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents with falls causing major injury | 9.9% | 5.1% | 3.3% | worse |
| Long-stay residents whose ability to walk worsened | 15.5% | 17.6% | 16.1% | typical |
| Long-stay residents on antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.8% | 17.4% | 18.9% | typical |
| Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine | 93.5% | 98.8% | 95.3% | typical |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% | 4.9% | 4.7% | worse |
| Long-stay residents with worsening bladder/bowel control | 27.2% | 24.9% | 21.2% | worse |
| Long-stay residents who got an antipsychotic medication§ — see the note below the table | 35.1% | 22.7% | 17.1% | worse |
† This value is several times the typical-state benchmark. It can be real, or it can be a coding artifact in what the facility submitted. Weigh it against the inspection record above.
‡ On this measure the state average is at least twice (or half) the typical state — a gap that size is usually how the state codes and reports the measure, not how its homes actually perform. Against a benchmark this state does not sit on, a “vs typical state” verdict would mostly be measuring the state, so we compare this home with its own state instead and show both averages.
§ Antipsychotics carry an FDA boxed warning — they raise the risk of death in older people with dementia-related psychosis, and are not approved for that use. So this measure is partly a read on whether a home sedates residents instead of staffing for them. But read a low rate carefully in both directions: CMS excludes residents coded with schizophrenia (and Tourette's or Huntington's) from this measure, and federal auditors have found implausible increases in schizophrenia coding since the measure was published — so a very low rate can reflect recoding rather than less prescribing. Ask the home what share of its residents carry a schizophrenia diagnosis, and how it handles behavioral symptoms without medication.
CMS quality measures, as Care Compare shows them. For most rows lower is better (fewer falls, ulcers, hospitalizations); vaccination rates are the exception. Not every row is risk-adjusted. CMS adjusts some measures for resident mix, but falls with major injury, antipsychotic use, physical restraints and the vaccination rates are unadjusted rates — so a home caring for heavier or more behaviorally complex residents can look worse on them without providing worse care. The “typical state” column is the median of the 50 state averages — not a national average of all homes. We use it because a plain average across homes is pulled badly off course by a few states’ reporting habits (long-stay depressive symptoms is the clearest case: Illinois codes it several times higher than most states, which alone lifted the all-homes figure to about twice what a typical state records). The median of state averages resists that — but it does weigh every state equally, so a large state counts no more than a small one, and it is a benchmark of our construction rather than a CMS-published figure. better/worse means the home differs from that benchmark by more than 10% of it; closer than that reads typical. CMS does not publish how many residents each measure covers, and the counts are often small — a single resident can move a rate by several points — so treat small gaps as noise. These come from data the facility reports, so weigh them against the independent inspection record above.
Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital
Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.
Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.28 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 42% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.
Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 0% of this home’s weekday level — it runs therapy on weekdays, with essentially none at the weekend. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.
This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.
See every short-stay measure CMS publishes for this home
| Measure | This home | U.S. median | Period covered | CMS’s call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Got home and stayed homeRate of successful return to home or community from a SNF | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Went back to hospitalRate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Met the expected recoveryPercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Self-care at dischargePercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves at discharge | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Moving around at dischargePercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to move around at discharge | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Medication problems followed upPercentage of residents whose medications were reviewed and who received follow-up care when medication issues were identified | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Medication list to the next providerPercentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the next health care setting | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Medication list to the familyPercentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| New or worsened pressure ulcersPercentage of residents with pressure ulcers/pressure injuries that are new or worsened | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Infections that led to hospitalPercentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Medicare spending per stayMedicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) for residents in SNFs | not reported — The data for this measure is missing or was not submitted. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program — Medicare short-stay outcomes, which is a different dataset from the long-stay quality measures above and describes a different set of residents. Where CMS risk-adjusts a measure we show its adjusted rate, and the CMS range beside it is the confidence interval CMS publishes: a home whose range is wide is a home with few stays, where one patient moves the number several points. Read the period column. These measures do not share a window — the claims-based ones (getting home, readmission, spending) lag by a year or more, because a stay has to finish and its claims settle before it can be counted. CMS’s call is CMS’s, not ours: it is the only place anyone tests whether this home differs from the national rate at all, and most homes on most measures do not. Two caveats on it. CMS tests only three of these measures — getting home, readmission, and infections that led to hospital; on the other nine it publishes a rate and no comparison, and rather than compute a verdict CMS declined to make, we say so in the column. And on readmission almost every home in the country lands on “no different”, so that row separates homes far less than getting-home does — which is why met the expected recovery, a measure CMS does not test but which spreads across the whole range, is called out above the table rather than left in this list. The U.S. median column is our own, taken across every home CMS publishes that measure for in this same file; it is not a CMS-published benchmark. Homes CMS gives no rate for are left out of it rather than counted as zero. Medicare spending per stay is a ratio, not a percentage — 1.00 means this home’s Medicare spending for a stay matched the national figure CMS compares it against, and it measures cost to Medicare, not quality of care.
Staffing
How full it usually is: this home is certified for 30 beds and averages 20.5 residents a day — about 68% occupied, or roughly 10 beds typically open. It often has substantial empty capacity — worth asking why, since low census can reflect either a new or shrinking home or one families are avoiding. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.
Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 5.50 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 1.06 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 3.35 is at or above the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.
Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 4.98 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 5.71 on weekdays — 13% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 1.22 to 0.67 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)
This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 56% is well above the national median of 45%.
Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.
Inspection trend
Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.
Inspection deficiencies
State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.
Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.
31 citations, most serious first. The 13 most serious are shown; the remaining 18 are one tap away and print in full.
- Actual harm · G2025-12-23 · tag F0600 — failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect — isolatedProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, review of facility reported incident s(FRI), review of facility policy, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents remained free from abuse for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #1 and #6) intimidated and yelled at by staff members (Resident #6) and verbal outbursts/physical behaviors towards other residents (Resident #1). Failure to protect residents from abuse resulted in physical, verbal, and mental abuse, pain and has to potential to affect all residents. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation occurred on 12/22/25. This policy, revised 07/01/24, stated, . Abuse . the willful infliction of injury . intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish, which can include staff to resident abuse and . resident to resident altercations. 'Mental Abuse' includes, but is not limited to . humiliation, harassment, threats of punishment or deprivation. 'Physical Abuse' includes, but is not limited…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Actual harm · G2024-05-02 · tag F0744 — failed to care for residents with dementia — isolatedProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, review of resident council minutes, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate dementia care and services for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #23) with wandering behaviors and a history of inappropriate sexual behaviors. Failure to adequately assess for necessary care and services and implement effective behavior management interventions resulted in a decreased level of psychosocial well-being for Resident #23 and had a negative impact on other residents. Findings include: Review of Resident #23's medical record occurred on all days of survey. Diagnoses included dementia, agitation, and insomnia. A provider visit note, dated 02/29/24, stated, . Advanced dementia with history of behavioral issues including aggressive behaviors with other residents and sexually inappropriate behaviors. Resident #23's current medication orders included: * Seroquel (an antipsychotic) 100 milligrams (mg) at bedtime, start date 08/07/23. * Seroquel 50 mg…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Actual harm · G2023-03-23 · tag F0692 — failed to prevent malnutrition and dehydration — isolatedProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure acceptable parameters of nutritional status for 1 of 3 sampled resident (Resident #18) with significant weight loss. Failure to implement interventions, adequately assess the effectiveness of existing interventions, ensure consistent implementation, and re-evaluate the need for updated or additional interventions resulted in a significant weight loss. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled DCNH ([NAME] Community nursing Home) Weight Monitoring occurred on 03/23/23. This policy, dated 09/22/22, stated, . 1. The facility will utilize a systemic approach to optimize a resident's nutritional status. This process includes: a. Identifying and assessing each resident's nutritional status and risk factors. b. Evaluating/analyzing the assessment information. c. Developing and consistently implementing pertinent approaches. d. Monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and revising them as necessary .…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-12-23 · tag F0609 — failed to report abuse allegations — isolatedTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, review of the facility reported incident (FRI), and staff interview, the facility failed to report an incident of abuse to the administrator and the State Survey Agency (SSA) within the required time frames for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #6) who experienced mental, verbal, and physical abuse from staff. Failure to ensure incidents of abuse are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, may result in continued abuse, fear, anxiety, and psychosocial harm. Findings include:Review of Resident #6's medical record occurred on all days of survey. Diagnoses included anxiety and conduct disorder. The Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], identified moderate cognitive impairments and delusions. A Behavior/Mood Event report, dated 12/04/25 at 5:28 pm., stated, . resident was yelling and refusing to get up and changed before supper. Three aides were needed in order to get her to cooperate. Gait belt was needed in order to get her toileted .Review of the…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-12-23 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — isolatedDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to review and revise care plans to reflect the resident's current status for 1 of 7 sampled residents (Resident #1). Failure to update/revise care plans limited the staff's ability to communicate residents needs and ensure continuity of care.Findings Include:- Review of Resident #1's medical record occurred on all days of survey. Diagnoses included chronic pain and dementia with agitation. The admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], identified behaviors directed towards others that significantly disrupt care or living environment.Review of Resident #1's progress notes from 10/09/25 to 12/21/25 identified the following:* 21 occasions of pain and/or requested pain medication. * Two occasions of verbal and/or physical aggression with other residents. * 23 occasions of verbal and/or physical aggression with staff. Resident #1's current care plan lacked problems, goals, and interventions addressing pain and verbal/physical aggression towards…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · F2025-05-29 · tag F0801 — widespreadEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing
Based on staff interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 dietary manager (#1) obtained the proper qualifications to serve as the director of food and nutrition services. Failure to ensure the facility had a qualified dietary management to carry out the functions of food and nutrition services may result in foodborne illness to residents, staff, and visitors. Findings include: During an interview on the afternoon of 05/27/25, the dietary manager (#1) stated she had not completed the certified dietary manager course and received an extension to complete the course. The facility failed to ensure the dietary manager (#1) completed the required education for a certified dietary manager, certified food service manager, or a national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body.
- Potential for harm · Fcited before2025-05-29 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespreadProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, review of dishwasher temperature log, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the high temperature dishwasher provided adequate heat sanitization for dishes and utensils washed in 1 of 1 kitchen (main kitchen). Failure to monitor the dish temperatures during the high temperature dishwash cycle may result in inadequate sanitation of dishware and foodborne illness. Findings include: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code 2022, Annex 3 Public Health Reasons/Administrative Guidelines, page 169 states, 4-302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices . Water temperature is critical to sanitization in warewashing operations. This is particularly true if the sanitizer being used is hot water. mechanical hot water sanitization occurs when the surface temperatures of utensils passing through the warewashing machine meet or exceed the required . (160°F) [degress Fahrenheit]. Although the Food Code requires integral temperature measuring devices and a pressure gauge for hot water mechanical warewashers, the measurements…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · F2025-05-29 · tag F0868 — widespreadHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on review of the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program committee minutes, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the QAA (Quality Assessment and Assurance) Committee, and all the required members met at least quarterly for 2 of 5 quarters (June 2024 and September 2024) reviewed. Failure to meet quarterly and have the medical director participate in the facility's quality assurance activities may result in an ineffective QAPI program and deprives the committee of the physician's unique contributions for analysis of quality concerns and assisting with decision making based on identified concerns. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) occurred on 05/29/25. This policy, dated December 2024, stated, . The QAA Committee shall be interdisciplinary and shall . a. Consist at a minimum of: The Director of Nursing Services; The Medical Director or his/her designee . b. Meet at least quarterly and as needed to coordinate and evaluate activities under…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Ecited before2025-05-29 · tag F0658 — failed to meet professional standards of care — patternEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure staff followed professional standards of practice for 4 of 4 supplemental residents (Resident #8, #9, #10, and #17) observed during insulin preparation and 1 of 1 supplemental resident (Resident #10) reviewed for insulin use. Failure to properly prime an insulin pen and follow physician's orders regarding out-of-range blood sugar levels, may result in residents receiving an inaccurate dose of insulin and/or possible adverse events. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Insulin Pen occurred on 05/28/25. This policy, dated 07/14/23, stated, . screw the pen needle onto the insulin pen. Twist open and remove outer cover from the pen needle. With the needle pointing up, push the plunger, and watch to see that at least a drop of insulin appears on the tip of the needle. - Observation on 05/27/25 at 11:50 a.m. showed nurse (#3) primed Resident #9's insulin pen with the needle cap on. - Observation on 05/28/25 at 7:25 a.m. showed a nurse (#4) primed Resident…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2025-05-29 · tag F0568 — isolatedProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing
Based on review of facility policy and family and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide the resident's representative a copy of quarterly financial statements for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #19) reviewed for personal fund accounts. Failure to provide quarterly statements to the individual designated by the resident to make financial decisions on their behalf prevented the representative from verifying transactions and fund balances. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Resident Personal Funds occurred on 05/29/25. This policy, dated May 2024, stated, . The individual financial record must be available to the resident through quarterly statements . During an interview on 05/27/25 at 6:00 p.m., Resident #19's financial power of attorney (POA) stated she had not received any quarterly financial statements. During an interview on 05/29/25 at 8:50 a.m., a business office staff member (#6) confirmed staff failed to send quarterly statements to Resident #19's financial POA.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-05-29 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — isolatedProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control and prevention for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #1) observed during wound care. Failure to practice infection control standards related to dressing changes has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Clean Dressing Change occurred on 05/29/25. This policy, dated November 2024, stated, . Set up clean field on the overbed table with needed supplies for wound cleansing and dressing application: If the table is soiled, wipe clean. Place a disposable cloth or linen saver on the overbed table. Wash hands and put on clean gloves. Loosen the tape and remove the existing dressing . Discard into appropriate receptacle. Remove gloves . Wash hands and put on clean gloves. Cleanse the wound as ordered . pat dry with gauze. remove gloves and wash hands . put on clean gloves. Secure dressing. Discard disposable items and gloves into appropriate trash receptacle and wash hands.…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-05-02 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — patternProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, review of facility policy, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food is stored in accordance with professional standards for food service sanitation in 1 of 1 kitchen (main kitchen). Failure to ensure food is safe from contamination from ice/condensation, dirt, and rust has the potential to result in a foodborne illness or adverse effects for patients, visitors, and staff. Findings include: Review of the policy titled, Sanitation Inspection occurred on 05/02/24. This policy, dated 03/01/24 stated, Policy: It is the policy of the [NAME] Community Nursing Home (DCNH), as part of the department's sanitation program, to conduct inspections to ensure food service areas are clean, sanitary and in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: . 4. Sanitation inspections will be conducted in the following manner: a. Daily: Food service staff shall inspect refrigerators/coolers, freezers .…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-05-02 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — patternProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control for 5 of 15 sampled residents (#1, #9, #15, #18, and #22) observed during medication administration and resident cares. Failure to follow infection control standards related to hand hygiene and glove use has the potential to transmit infections to residents, staff, and visitors. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Personal Protective Equipment occurred on 05/02/24. This policy, dated 02/19/23, stated, . Gloves . Perform hand hygiene before donning gloves and after removal. Gloves are not a substitute for hand hygiene. Change gloves and perform hand hygiene between clean and dirty tasks, when moving from one body part to another . The outside of gloves are contaminated. Do not reuse gloves. - Observation on 04/29/24 at 4:17 p.m. showed a nurse (#2) performed hand hygiene, donned gloves, entered Resident #22's room, and performed a blood sugar check. Without removing her gloves, the nurse exited Resident #22's room,…
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- Potential for harm · D2024-05-02 · tag F0583 — failed to protect personal privacy — isolatedKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY 2. Based on observation and review of a professional reference, the facility failed to promote privacy and confidentiality of the electronic medication administration records (eMAR) on 1 of 1 treatment carts observed. Failure to promote resident privacy and lock computer screens may result in unauthorized viewing of resident records by other residents, visitors, or unlicensed staff. Findings include: Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process and Practice, 11th Edition eText, 2021, Pearson, Boston, Massachusetts, page 234, stated, . ensure the privacy and confidentiality of client information stored in computers. Do not leave client information displayed on the monitor where others may see it. Observations on 04/29/24, between 4:17 p.m. and 4:50 p.m., showed a staff nurse (#2) left the treatment cart unattended with residents' eMARs visible on four separate occasions. The facility failed to promote privacy and confidentiality of residents' eMARs when unattended by staff. 1. Based on observation,…
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- Potential for harm · D2024-05-02 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — isolatedHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of facility housekeeping logs, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 1 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #1) observed during survey. Failure to maintain a clean, comfortable, and sanitary environment does not provide a homelike living area for residents and fails to promote quality of life. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Routine Cleaning and Disinfection occurred on 05/02/24. This policy, dated 12/30/23, stated, It is the policy of the [NAME] Community Nursing Home (DNCH) to ensure the provision of routine cleaning and disinfection in order to provide a safe, sanitary environment and to prevent the development and transmission of infections to the extent possible. Routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched or visibly soiled surfaces will be performed in . resident rooms . Horizontal surfaces with infrequent hand contact (window sills and…
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- Potential for harm · D2024-05-02 · tag F0641 — isolatedEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual (Version 1.18.11), and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 2 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #21 and #27). Failure to accurately complete the MDS does not allow each resident's assessment to reflect their current status/needs and may affect the accurate development of a comprehensive care plan and the care provided to the residents. Findings include: The Long-Term Care Facility RAI User's Manual, revised October 2023, page K5 stated, . K0300: Weight Loss (cont.) . Coding Instructions . Code 1, yes on physician-prescribed weight-loss regimen: if the resident has experienced a weight loss of 5% or more in the past 30 days or 10% or more in the last 180 days, and the weight loss was planned and pursuant to a physician's order. Page K-11 stated, K0520: Nutritional Approaches (cont.) . Coding Instructions Check all that apply . K0510D,…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-05-02 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — isolatedDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to review and revise care plans for 3 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #13, #23, and #179). Failure to review and revise the care plan limited staff's ability to communicate needs, ensure continuity of care, and may negatively impact the care provided to residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans occurred on 05/01/24. This policy, dated 10/10/23, stated, Policy: It is the policy of the [NAME] Community Nursing Home (DCNH) to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights . to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. The care planning process will include an assessment of the resident's strengths and needs . 5. The comprehensive care plan will be reviewed…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-05-02 · tag F0658 — failed to meet professional standards of care — isolatedEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Based on record review, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #21) reviewed with orders for specific parameters for weight and blood pressure. Failure to notify the physician of weight gain/loss and low systolic blood pressures as ordered placed the resident at risk for delayed treatment and adverse health events. Findings include: Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process and Practice, 11th Edition eText, 2021, Pearson, Boston, Massachusetts, page 63, stated, Nurses are expected to analyze procedures and medications ordered by the physician or primary care provider. If the order is neither ambiguous nor apparently erroneous, the nurse is responsible for carrying it out. Review of Resident #21's medical record occurred on all days of survey. Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (progressive breathlessness and cough), chronic bronchitis (inflammation of air passages), hypertension (high blood pressure), renal failure (kidney…
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- Potential for harm · D2024-05-02 · tag F0690 — failed to manage incontinence, catheters, and urinary infections — isolatedProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of a professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services for 1 of 8 sampled residents (Resident #18) who required staff assistance with toileting. Failure to provide assistance with toileting may result in a loss of dignity and placed residents at risk for skin breakdown, poor grooming/hygiene, decreased self-esteem, urinary tract infections, and risk for fall and/or injuries. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Helping a Resident with Toileting Needs occurred on 05/01/24. This policy, revised 02/19/24, stated, . Assist resident with toileting or incontinence care every two hours or as needed. Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice, 11th Edition eText, 2021, Pearson, Boston, Massachusetts, page 892, stated, . any accumulation of secretions or excretions is irritating to the skin, harbors microorganisms, and makes an individual prone to skin breakdown and infection. Page 1221 stated, Managing Urinary…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2023-03-23 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — patternDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and resident, family, and staff interview, the facility failed to review and revise comprehensive care plans to reflect the residents' current status for 5 of 15 sampled residents (Residents #1, #8, #10, #18, and #24). Failure to review/revise the care plans to reflect the residents' current status limited the staff's ability to communicate needs and ensure continuity of care for each resident. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled [NAME] Community Nursing Home Comprehensive Care Plans occurred on 03/23/23. This policy, dated July 2018, stated, . The comprehensive care plan will be reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each comprehensive and quarterly MDS [Minimum Data Set] assessment. - Observation on 03/20/23 at 1:29 p.m. in Resident #1's room showed a soiled mechanical lift sling, a soiled wheelchair with a missing right arm pad and right brake handle topper, a glued crack on the left pedal frame, and torn…
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- Potential for harm · E2023-03-23 · tag F0689 — failed to keep residents free of avoidable accidents; supervise adequately — patternEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of professional reference, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure resident safety for 5 of 15 sampled residents (Residents #10, #12, #18, #19 and #24). Failure to ensure the safety of residents with exit-seeking behavior and residents who smoke and failure to properly dispose of narcotic patches placed the residents at risk for adverse events and injury. Findings include: ELOPEMENT - Review of Resident #18's medical record occurred on all days of the survey. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], identified the resident required supervision with walking in room and corridor. The current care plan stated, . Resident has a history of elopement and exit seeking. Resident continuously walks by entrance of door setting off wander guard alarms. The progress notes for Resident #18 included the following: * 10/29/22 at 3:04 p.m., Post Elopement: Resident had just left bingo, had been walking towards his room.…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2023-03-23 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — patternProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner for 2 of 2 kitchens (Main and Utility Room C also known as the small kitchenette) and 1 Dry Storage Room. Failure to store food properly, use food by the use by date, and label food may result in the spread of foodborne illness to residents, staff, and visitors. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Use and Storage of Food Brought in by Family of Visitors occurred on 03/20/23. This policy, revised February 2023, stated, . All food items . brought in must be labeled with content and dated. The facility may refrigerate labeled and dated prepared items in the nourishment refrigerator. The prepared food must be consumed by the resident within 3 days. If not consumed within 3 days, food will be thrown away . The facility failed to provide further food storage and labeling policies upon request. Observation of the main kitchens and dry storage…
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- Potential for harm · D2023-03-23 · tag F0578 — failed to honor advance directives / code status — isolatedHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY 1. Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and family and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents' right for legal representation for 2 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #17 and #24) reviewed for power of attorney/guardianship. Failure to ensure the medical record accurately reflected each resident's legal guardian limited the facility's ability to communicate and obtain authorization for care. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Resident Rights Regarding Treatment and Advance Directives occurred on [DATE]. This policy, dated [DATE] stated, . It is the policy of this facility to support and facilitate a resident's right to request, refuse and/or discontinue medical or surgical treatment and to formulate an advance directive. 5. The facility will identify or arrange for an appropriate representative for the resident to serve as primary decision maker if the resident is assessed as unable to make relevant health care decisions. - Review of Residents…
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- Potential for harm · D2023-03-23 · tag F0580 — failed to tell family and doctor about changes — isolatedImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in the resident's weight for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #18) with weight loss. Failure to notify the physician may result in a delay of treatment and further weight loss for Resident #18. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled DCNH [[NAME] Community Nursing Center] Weight Monitoring occurred on 03/23/23. This policy, dated 09/22/22, stated, . a. The physician should be informed of a significant change in weight and may order nutritional interventions. Review of Resident #18's medical record occurred on all days of survey. The care plan stated, . Resident is risk for impaired nutrition . as evidence as resident has involuntary movements causing his food to miss his mouth . Staff to weigh me per DCNH [[NAME] Community Nursing Home] policy and monitor for stability of my weight. Implement interventions as needed. Resident will maintain a healthy weight. A quarterly Minimum Data…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2023-03-23 · tag F0609 — failed to report abuse allegations — isolatedTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a possible violation involving verbal abuse was reported to the State Survey Agency and the results of the investigation were reported within five working days for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #19) with an allegation of verbal abuse. Failure to report the incident within two hours and report the results of the facility's investigation to the State Survey Agency placed Resident #19 and other residents at risk of potential abuse. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation occurred on 03/23/23. This policy, revised 01/30/23, stated, . Reporting of all alleged violations to the . state agency . Immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse . Review of Resident #19's medical record occurred on all days of survey. A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], identified the resident had a…
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- Potential for harm · D2023-03-23 · tag F0610 — failed to investigate and act on abuse reports — isolatedRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, review of facility policy, and resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of verbal abuse for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #19) with an allegation of verbal abuse. Failure to thoroughly investigate all abuse allegations, ensure residents are protected, and implement safety measures during the investigation placed all residents at risk for possible abuse. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation occurred on 03/23/23. This policy, revised 01/30/23, stated, . An immediate investigation is warranted when suspicion of abuse . occur[s] . Identifying and interviewing all involved persons, including the alleged victim, alleged perpetrator, witnesses, and others who might have knowledge of the allegations . Providing complete and thorough documentation of the investigation. Responding immediately to protect the alleged victim . Staffing changes . to protect the resident(s) from the alleged perpetrator . Review…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2023-03-23 · tag F0658 — failed to meet professional standards of care — isolatedEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and family and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #8) observed with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Failure to monitor blood glucose levels according to the attending physician's orders and/or obtain a physician's order for the CGM may result in inconsistency of obtaining blood glucose levels and potential errors in the amount of insulin required. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Blood Glucose Monitoring occurred on 03/23/23. This policy, dated 09/20/22, stated, . Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. The facility will perform blood glucose monitoring as per physician's orders. 2. The nurse will perform the blood glucose test utilizing the facility's glucometer as per manufacturer's instructions. The policy failed to include the use of a continuous blood glucose monitor. During a phone interview on 03/21/23 at 10:14 a.m., Resident #8's family member (B) indicated the resident has a continuous blood…
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- Potential for harm · D2023-03-23 · tag F0686 — failed to prevent and treat pressure sores (bedsores) — isolatedProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of professional reference, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to promote healing and prevent deterioration of pressure ulcers for 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #1) reviewed with pressure ulcers. Failure to follow physician's orders, accurately apply wound treatment/dressings, and ensure adequate assessment of the ulcers may result in delayed healing. Findings include: Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process and Practice, 11th Edition eText, 2021, Pearson, Boston, Massachusetts, page 894, stated, Stages of pressure injuries [ulcers]. Stage 1: skin is unbroken and reddened, but does not blanch. Stage 2: partial-thickness skin loss. Stage 3: full-thickness skin loss and damage that may reach as deeply as the fascia [connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place]. Page 902 stated, . Pressure…
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- Potential for harm · D2023-03-23 · tag F0693 — failed to provide proper feeding-tube care — isolatedEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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Based on observation, record review, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services to prevent complications for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #10) observed with a feeding tube. Failure to flush a gastrostomy (gastric) tube (tube surgically inserted into the stomach) as ordered before and after administration of medications and/or start of a feeding may result in adverse effects. Findings include: Nursing skills information found at https://med.libretexts.org/@go/page/44641, updated February 2022, stated, 15.6: Checklist for Enteral [intake of food via the gastrointestinal (GI) tract] Tube Medication Administration . flush the tube with at least 15 mL [milliliters] of water to verify patency. Administer diluted medication. After all medications are administered, flush the tube with at least 15 mL of tepid [moderately warm] water. it is essential to flush the tube when beginning and ending medication administration to prevent tube clogging. Review of Resident #10's medical record occurred on all days of…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2023-03-23 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — isolatedProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standard infection control practices for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #8) on isolation. Failure to follow infection control practices related to proper procedure for personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and isolation signage may result in the spread of infection to residents, staff, and/or visitors. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled DCNH [[NAME] Community Nursing Home] Transmission-Based (Isolation) Precautions occurred on 03/23/23. This policy, revised 09/20/22, stated, . It is our policy to take appropriate precautions to prevent transmission of pathogens. 8. Contact Precautions- . c. Healthcare personnel caring for residents on Contact Precautions wear a gown and gloves for all interactions that may involve contact with the resident . Review of Resident #8's medical record occurred on all days of survey and included a diagnosis of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus…
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- No harm found · C2024-05-02 · tag F0567 — failed to protect residents' money held by the home — widespreadHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing
Based on review of resident trust account information and staff interview, the facility failed to deposit residents' funds in an interest-bearing account for 2 of 2 resident fund accounts reviewed (Resident #12 and #17). Failure to maintain resident funds in an interest-bearing account does not allow residents to earn interest and receive credit for the interest earned. This practice has the potential to affect all residents who have funds in an account. Findings include: Review of a quarterly statement from the pooled account showed a non-interest-bearing account. During an interview on 05/01/24 at 3:45 p.m., two business office employees (#5 and #6) stated they keep petty cash available for residents on the weekends. The staff members also stated they keep money for each resident in a pooled checking account at the bank. A staff member (#6) showed individual account sheets for Resident's #12 and #17, and stated the money is in a non-interest checking account.
“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman — a free, confidential advocate for the resident. They act only with the resident’s consent and work to resolve the problem. Find yours at theconsumervoice.org/get_help.
- Adult Protective Services — the state agency that investigates suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Not sure of your state’s APS number? The federal Eldercare Locator will route you: 1-800-677-1116 or eldercare.acl.gov.
- State survey agency — the regulator that licenses and inspects the home. Every state has an official nursing-home complaint line and most take complaints online; the Ombudsman or Eldercare Locator can connect you.
Fines & penalties
$92,954 in federal fines across 2 penalties.
- $61,640 — penalty dated 2025-12-23
- $31,314 — penalty dated 2024-05-02
Dates are the dates CMS records the penalty, not the date of the conduct behind it. CMS publishes penalties on a rolling window, so this is what is currently on the public file — not the home’s lifetime history, and an older fine may attach to a problem that has since been corrected. The amounts are as imposed: the CMS file does not record whether a penalty was appealed, reduced, or paid, so we don’t say. Ask the home what each one was for and what changed since.
Who owns this facility
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF DUNSEITH | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST; 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | 100% | since 05/06/1974 |
| AZURE, JANICE | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — | since 12/08/2022 |
| GLADUE, ALVA | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — | since 11/29/2023 |
| GOTTBREHT, GEORGE | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — | since 07/01/2002 |
| GUNVILLE, LINDA | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — | since 09/19/2019 |
| STRONG, CHRIS | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — | since 07/06/2022 |
| DECOTEAU, JUSTIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | — | since 08/21/2021 |
| SELLAND, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | — | since 01/20/2014 |
CMS files one row per role, so the 11 rows in the source record cover these 8 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted.
1 organizational owner listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.
What families pay in ND
This is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home, so it can accept Medicaid for long-term care — like nearly all U.S. nursing homes. The private-pay figures below are what families without Medicaid pay; once a resident qualifies for Medicaid, out-of-pocket cost for covered nursing-home care is typically close to $0 (almost all of their income goes to the home as their share of the cost; they keep a small personal needs allowance — for clothing, haircuts, a phone — and Medicaid pays the rest). The amount of that allowance is set by each state. Confirm Medicaid-bed availability with the home, and see the North Dakota Medicaid page.
Median private-pay cost, CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey — a regional midpoint, not any single community’s rate. Private rooms and higher care levels cost more; ask for a current quote. Project your own in the cost-of-care planner.
Every figure above is reproduced from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (a public record), from the CMS extract processed 2026-08-01 — CMS provider number 355080. CMS refreshes its data monthly, and the star rating rests on the last standard inspection — dated 2025-05-29, which can lag current conditions. Staffing hours are CMS PBJ CY2026Q1 (Jan–Mar 2026). Check this record against the government’s own page for it: this home on Medicare Care Compare ↗ — the authoritative source, and the place to confirm anything here before you act on it. How we present it →
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