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Nursing homes in Mercer County, North Dakota
Mercer County, North Dakota, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 86 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (32%). Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies over three cycles, 25.6 per 100 beds against 24.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $36K across 1 fine.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Mercer County | North Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 72 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 32% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 25.6 | 24.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $36K | $2.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knife River Care Center | Beulah | 86 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 25.6 | $36K | 10 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0584 | 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. | 2 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 2 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Mercer County, North Dakota?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 86 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Mercer County have the highest CMS ratings?
Knife River Care Center (3 stars)
How do Mercer County nursing homes compare with North Dakota?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 32% statewide; citations run at 25.6 per 100 beds against 24.7 statewide.