Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-17 · Fire 2025-12-17
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Richardton, ND
Richardton Health Center Inc
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8885 Highway 10, Richardton, ND
(701) 974-3304
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
29
Certified beds
Average residents
29
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2009-05-01
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
1.17
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.30
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.50 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.78
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.99 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.26
All reported nurse hours · state 4.41 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.48
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.56
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.75 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.72
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.59 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.45
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.26
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.11
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover · state 38% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 19 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 11 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 14 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 5.71% |
8.2%
2.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 70 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 19.1% |
42%
22.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 89 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.4
1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.9 |
1.9
2 pts worse
|
1.8
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.9 · Observed 3.4 · Expected 1.4 · 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 | 3.6% |
5.1%
1.5 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.9% |
4.4%
1.5 pts better
|
11.4%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
5.5%
3.5 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.3% |
17.4%
8.1 pts better
|
19.6%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 9.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.4% |
23.4%
16 pts better
|
16.7%
9.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 7.4% · 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 | 11.0% |
19.0%
8 pts better
|
16.3%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.3% |
20.1%
6.8 pts better
|
14.9%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 20.0% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 13.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
1.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.8% |
3.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.8% |
25.2%
9.4 pts better
|
19.8%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.4% · Q2 13.5% · Q3 16.4% · Q4 18.3% · 4Q avg 15.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% |
5.3%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.7% |
93.6%
2.1 pts better
|
81.7%
14 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 95.7% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-23 · Fire 2024-10-23
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-11-08 · Fire 2023-11-08
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-17
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-17
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2023-12-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-12-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-08
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2023-12-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Hueske, Kathleen
Corporate Director · Individual
Kiedrowski, Lee
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kiedrowski, Lee
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Maershbecker, Steve
Corporate Director · Individual
Perhus, Ila
Corporate Director · Individual
Quissell, Elizabeth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Quissell, Elizabeth
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Reich, Donna
Corporate Director · Individual
Robinson, Mandy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Robinson, Mandy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Schorsch, Kathleen
Corporate Director · Individual
Senn, Sara
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Solemsaas, Vickie
Corporate Director · Individual
Taffe, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
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