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Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac
407 3rd Ave Se, Garrison, ND 58540
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.
Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Garrison, North Dakota, certified for 26 beds and caring for about 20 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 92.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (2.4 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 66.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mclean Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 24 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 92.3 | 92.3 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 66.7% | 66.7% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,278 | $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: 8 Apr 2026, 27 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×5 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2026 |
| 27 Feb 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 66.7%, RNs 68.8%; 1 administrator 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 | 13.3% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.2% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.2% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.2% | 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: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Garrison Memorial Hospital. Chain: Commonspirit Health (18 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonspirit Health | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2019 |
| Garrison Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/22/1998 |
| St Alexius Medical Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/22/1998 |
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 Mclean County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Living Center of Garrison | Garrison | 52 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 26.9 | $8K | 22 Jul 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Mclean County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac?
It is part of the Commonspirit Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Commonspirit Health, Garrison Memorial Hospital and St Alexius Medical Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Apr 2026.
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.