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Dunseith Com Nursing Home
15 1st St Ne, Dunseith, ND 58329
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 30 beds, Dunseith Com Nursing Home serves Dunseith in Rolette County, North Dakota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 10, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 103.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $93K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 56.4%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rolette Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 36 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 103.3 | 116.1 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.5 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.4% | 56.4% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $92,954 | $92,954 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 72 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 May 2025, 2 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×18 E ×6 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | G | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | C | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 23 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | Fine | $61,640 | |
| 2 May 2024 | Fine | $31,314 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.4%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.6% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 35.1% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city. Legal business name: Dunseith Community Nursing Home.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dunseith | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/06/1974 |
| City of Dunseith | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/1974 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Rolette County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolette Community Care CenterSFF Candidate | Rolette | 31 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 116.1 | $90K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Rolette County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Dunseith Com Nursing Home been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Dunseith Com Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $93K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Dunseith Com Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.5 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Dunseith Com Nursing Home?
Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include City of Dunseith. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Dunseith Com Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.