Dunseith, ND

Dunseith Com Nursing Home

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $47,928 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

15 1st St Ne, Dunseith, ND

(701) 244-5495

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

30

Certified beds

Average residents

30

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1978-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.68

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.68

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.50 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.84

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.99 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.21

All reported nurse hours · state 4.41 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.36

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.58

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.75 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.40

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.59 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.03

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.76

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.67

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.23

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover · state 38% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

38%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

795

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

63.68

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0184

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

5.79

Performance 40.00% · Measure score 5.79 · Achievement 5.79 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.94

Baseline 4.74 hours · Performance 5.05 hours · Measure score 6.94 · Achievement 6.94 · Improvement 2.50

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
No data were submitted for this measure.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 7.58%
8.2%
0.6 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 66
Staff flu vaccination coverage 38.46%
42%
3.5 pts worse
Numerator 35 · Denominator 91
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 65.8%
98.3%
32.5 pts worse
93.4%
27.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 60.7% · Q2 42.9% · Q3 77.8% · Q4 82.1% · 4Q avg 65.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.5%
98.8%
5.3 pts worse
95.5%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.9%
5.1%
4.8 pts worse
3.3%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 10.7% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 9.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 32.7%
4.4%
28.3 pts worse
11.4%
21.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.0% · Q2 42.9% · Q3 22.2% · Q4 28.0% · 4Q avg 32.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.2%
5.5%
2.7 pts worse
5.4%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 8.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.5%
17.4%
2.9 pts better
19.6%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 22.2% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 14.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 43.3%
23.4%
19.9 pts worse
16.7%
26.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 47.8% · Q2 45.5% · Q3 39.1% · Q4 40.9% · 4Q avg 43.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 25.7%
19.0%
6.7 pts worse
16.3%
9.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 25.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.4%
20.1%
7.3 pts worse
14.9%
12.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.9% · Q2 30.8% · Q3 18.5% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 27.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.0%
1.8%
0.2 pts worse
1.0%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
3.1%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.4%
25.2%
1.2 pts worse
19.8%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.5% · Q2 27.1% · Q3 21.9% · Q4 33.2% · 4Q avg 26.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.1%
5.3%
3.8 pts worse
5.1%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 9.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-29 · Fire 2025-05-29

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-02 · Fire 2024-05-02

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-23 · Fire 2023-03-23

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-06-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-06-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-06-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-06-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2024-06-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-04-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2023-04-26

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-23

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-23

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-02-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2025-07-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-06-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-17

G · Actual harm 2024-05-02

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2024-06-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-06-15

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-02

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2024-06-15

G · Actual harm 2023-03-23

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-25

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$31,314 2024-05-02

Fine

Fine · fine $31,314

Fine

$16,614 2023-03-23

Fine

Fine · fine $16,614

Fine

Ownership

City Of Dunseith

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 1974-05-06
City Of Dunseith

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1974-05-06
Decoteau, Justin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-08-21
Selland, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-01-20

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