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Nursing homes in Walsh County, North Dakota
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Walsh County, North Dakota, with 131 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (32%). Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies over three cycles, 37.4 per 100 beds against 24.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $53K across 2 fines.
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 | Walsh County | North Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 72 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 32% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 37.4 | 24.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $53K | $2.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Sunset Home | Grafton | 87 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 23.0 | $11K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Park River | Park River | 44 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 65.9 | $42K | 4 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. | 6 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Walsh County, North Dakota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 131 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Walsh County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lutheran Sunset Home (3 stars), Good Samaritan Society - Park River (2 stars)
How do Walsh County nursing homes compare with North Dakota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 32% statewide; citations run at 37.4 per 100 beds against 24.7 statewide.