Watford City, ND
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $6,300 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
709 4th Avenue Ne, Watford City, ND
(701) 444-2331
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
42
Certified beds
Average residents
36
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-09-01
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
RN hours / resident day
1.02
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.67
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.50 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.00
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.99 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.69
All reported nurse hours · state 4.41 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.69
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.86
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.75 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.98
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.59 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
1.25
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.74
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.12
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
11%
Annual RN turnover · state 38% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
785
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
63.82
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0185
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
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
2.76
Baseline 61.22% · Performance 52.38% · Measure score 2.76 · Achievement 2.76 · Improvement 1.93
Adjusted total nurse staffing
10
Baseline 5.95 hours · Performance 6.11 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.6% |
10.72%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 15.56% · Lower 95% interval 8.09% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 15 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.52 |
1.02
0.5 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.65% |
95.27%
0.4 pts better
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 23 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 23 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 23 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 23 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 5.66% |
8.2%
2.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 53 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 37.84% |
42%
4.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 74 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.4
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.8 |
1.9
2.9 pts worse
|
1.8
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.8 · Observed 5.2 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.3%
1.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
98.8%
1.2 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.7% |
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.6% |
4.4%
2.8 pts better
|
11.4%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.6% |
5.5%
3.9 pts better
|
5.4%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.9% |
17.4%
5.5 pts better
|
19.6%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 14.7% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 11.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.5% |
23.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 29.2% · Q3 28.0% · Q4 34.5% · 4Q avg 27.5% · 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 | 12.3% |
19.0%
6.7 pts better
|
16.3%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 4.6% · 4Q avg 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.3% |
20.1%
2.8 pts better
|
14.9%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.6% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 21.9% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 17.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.8%
1.8 pts better
|
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% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
3.1%
1.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.1% |
25.2%
0.1 pts better
|
19.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.3% · Q2 26.0% · Q3 27.0% · Q4 19.3% · 4Q avg 25.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
5.3%
5.3 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.6%
6.4 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-07
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-05
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-09-05
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-09-05
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-05
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-07-25
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 2024-07-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-30
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 2023-08-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-23
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 2023-08-23
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $6,300
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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