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Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026

Valley Senior Living On Columbia

2900 14th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND · (701) 787-7900

CMS overall rating

4 of 5

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Certified beds
196
Residents per day
188
Ownership
Non-Profit
Chain
No chain reported
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare + Medicaid
Certified since
July 1, 1978

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How this home got 4 stars

The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.

  1. Health inspections

    starting point

    Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in North Dakota.

  2. Staffing

    +1 star

    Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.

  3. Quality measures

    no change

    Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.

  4. Overall

    4 of 5

    Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.

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Where it sits among North Dakota homes

Valley Senior Living On Columbia carries 38 inspection points. That is fewer than 45% of North Dakota's 71 rated homes.

5★4★3★2★1★+3 homes above 15205102550100inspection points → fewer is better on the leftThis home · 38 pts · 3★

Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in North Dakota: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.

  • 5★ 0–10 pts
  • 4★ 10–23 pts
  • 3★ 23–42.5 pts
  • 2★ 42.5–76 pts
  • 1★ over 76 pts

Bars show every rated home in North Dakota by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.

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What inspectors found

12 health citations on record since 2024. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.

One resident or a fewA patternWidespread

Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death

J 0 50 pts
K 0 100 pts
L 0 150 pts

Actual harmA resident was hurt

G 3 20 pts
H 0 35 pts
I 0 45 pts

Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been

D 9 4 pts
E 0 8 pts
F 0 16 pts

Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems

A 0 0 pts
B 0 0 pts
C 0 0 pts

Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.

Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (3)

  1. G

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

    August 6, 2026 · Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · F689 · Not yet marked corrected

  2. G

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

    June 19, 2025 · Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · F689 · Corrected March 3, 2025

  3. G

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

    May 16, 2024 · Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · F689 · Corrected June 14, 2024

Everything else, by area of care

Resident Assessment and Care Planning2D
  1. D

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    June 19, 2025 · Complaint · F641 · Corrected July 18, 2025

  2. D

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    May 16, 2024 · Complaint · F656 · Corrected June 14, 2024

Infection Control2D
  1. D

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    June 19, 2025 · Complaint · F880 · Corrected July 18, 2025

  2. D

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    May 16, 2024 · Complaint · F880 · Corrected June 14, 2024

Quality of Life and Care2D
  1. D

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

    May 16, 2024 · Complaint · F686 · Corrected June 14, 2024

  2. D

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

    May 16, 2024 · Complaint · F690 · Corrected June 14, 2024

Resident Rights1D
  1. D

    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.

    August 6, 2026 · Standard · F584 · Corrected August 20, 2026

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation1D
  1. D

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

    November 26, 2025 · Complaint · F600 · Corrected August 19, 2025

Administration1D
  1. D

    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.

    May 16, 2024 · Complaint · F849 · Corrected June 14, 2024

Inspection history

  1. 2026-08-06

    3 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies

    Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

  2. 2025-06-19

    3 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies

    Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

  3. 2024-05-16

    6 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies

    Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

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Nursing time per resident, per day

Each resident here gets about 5 h 19 min of nursing staff time a day, 1 h 15 min of it from a registered nurse.

This home

5 h 19 min

North Dakota average

4 h 28 min

U.S. average

3 h 54 min

  • Registered nurse
  • Licensed practical nurse
  • Nurse aide

Turnover: 34% of nursing staff and 15% of registered nurses left in the past year.

Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.

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Fines and payment denials

$31,594 in federal fines on record over the past three years.

DatePenaltyAmount
2026-08-06Fine$11,482
2025-06-19Fine$7,008
2024-05-16Fine$13,104

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Resident outcomes

Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.

MeasureThis homeStateU.S.
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.6 pts worse2.11.51.8
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.1 pts better0.71.81.7
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.5 pts better100.0%98.5%93.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine1.1 pts better99.4%98.3%95.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.7 pts worse5.8%5.1%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms3.2 pts better1.0%4.2%13.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.2 pts better3.6%5.8%5.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3.5 pts worse21.1%17.6%19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5.4 pts better17.4%22.8%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.4 pts worse0.6%0.2%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened0.4 pts better15.9%16.3%12.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.6 pts better17.3%19.9%13.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8 pts better0.6%1.4%0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.8 pts worse4.3%2.5%1.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.4 pts better21.6%24.0%18.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.4 pts better3.3%4.7%4.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine8 pts better99.3%91.3%82.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit4.4 pts better8.1%12.5%11.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.2 pts worse1.9%1.7%1.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine9.7 pts better95.4%85.7%80.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission1.4 pts better18.4%19.8%23.4%

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Who owns and runs it

69 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.

Show ownership list
NameRoleShareHomes
Altru Health SystemOperational/Managerial Control · Organization0%2 facilities
Altru Health SystemAdp Of The SNF · Organization0%2 facilities
Anderson, MeganOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Anderson, MeganAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Baumgarten, JessicaOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%1 facilities
Baumgarten, JessicaAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%1 facilities
Berge, ScottManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%2 facilities
Berge, ScottCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Berge, ScottOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Berge, ScottAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Bott, LorileeOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Bott, LorileeAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Brown, MichaelManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%4 facilities
Brown, MichaelCorporate Director · Individual0%4 facilities
Brown, MichaelOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%4 facilities
Brown, MichaelAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%4 facilities
Colenso, ThomasManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%2 facilities
Colenso, ThomasCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Colenso, ThomasOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Colenso, ThomasAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Edwards, AdamOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%3 facilities
Edwards, AdamAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%3 facilities
Hathaway, SonjaOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%1 facilities
Hathaway, SonjaAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%1 facilities
Henderson, ChristopherOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%4 facilities
Henderson, ChristopherAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%4 facilities
Hoeger, NannetteOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%1 facilities
Hoeger, NannetteAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%1 facilities
Lien, MichaelOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%1 facilities
Lien, MichaelAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%1 facilities
Litsey, JoeOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Litsey, JoeAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Molmen, DavidManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%2 facilities
Molmen, DavidCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Molmen, DavidCorporate Officer · Individual0%2 facilities
Molmen, DavidOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Molmen, DavidAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Moore, PatrickManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%2 facilities
Moore, PatrickCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Moore, PatrickOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Moore, PatrickAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Reed, MargaretManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%2 facilities
Reed, MargaretCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Reed, MargaretCorporate Officer · Individual0%2 facilities
Reed, MargaretOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Reed, MargaretAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Rerick, LeeOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%1 facilities
Rerick, LeeAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%1 facilities
Rydland, GarthCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Rydland, GarthCorporate Officer · Individual0%2 facilities
Rydland, GarthOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Rydland, GarthAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Safranski, TinaOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Safranski, TinaAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Stethem, RenitaOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Stethem, RenitaAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Svendson, CarolManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%2 facilities
Svendson, CarolCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Svendson, CarolCorporate Officer · Individual0%2 facilities
Svendson, CarolOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Svendson, CarolAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Thompson, DwightManaging Control - Governing Body · Individual0%2 facilities
Thompson, DwightCorporate Director · Individual0%2 facilities
Thompson, DwightCorporate Officer · Individual0%2 facilities
Thompson, DwightOperational/Managerial Control · Individual0%2 facilities
Thompson, DwightAdp Of The SNF · Individual0%2 facilities
Valley Senior LivingDirect Ownership Interest · Organization0%2 facilities
Valley Senior LivingOperational/Managerial Control · Organization0%2 facilities
Valley Senior LivingAdp Of The SNF · Organization0%2 facilities

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