Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-24 · Fire 2025-04-24
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Velva, ND
Souris Valley Care Center
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $175,053 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies
300 Main St S, Velva, ND
(701) 338-2072
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
46
Certified beds
Average residents
40
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.47
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.44
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.79
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
63%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.4
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.9
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 10.7% |
5.1%
5.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.4% |
4.4%
2 pts better
|
11.4%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.0% |
5.5%
5.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.7% |
17.4%
3.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.4% |
23.4%
4 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 35.6% |
19.0%
16.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
19.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.0% |
20.1%
6.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
12.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.3% |
1.8%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
3.1%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.5% |
25.2%
2.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.5% |
5.3%
6.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.0% |
10.7%
11.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
10 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.7% |
20.5%
10.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-04-17 · Fire 2024-04-17
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-05-25 · Fire 2023-05-25
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
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 2026-01-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-07
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 2026-01-13
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-11-20
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 2025-12-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-26
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-04-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
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 2025-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-24
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-15
G · Actual harm
2024-08-27
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-08-19
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-04-17
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 2024-05-15
G · Actual harm
2024-04-17
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
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 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
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 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-17
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
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 2023-06-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-06-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-06-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-06-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-29
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$107,150
2025-11-20
Fine
Fine · fine $107,150
Fine
$26,761
2025-04-24
Fine
Fine · fine $26,761
Fine
$8,824
2024-08-27
Fine
Fine · fine $8,824
Fine
$32,318
2024-04-17
Fine
Fine · fine $32,318
Fine
Ownership
Davis, Mary Liz
Corporate Director · Individual
Finneseth, Alvin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Finneseth, Alvin
Corporate Director · Individual
Flaherty, Dan
Corporate Director · Individual
Heisler, Valerie
Corporate Director · Individual
Kramer, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Lee, Larry
Corporate Director · Individual
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thom, Bonnie
Corporate Director · Individual
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