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Souris Valley Care Center
300 Main St S, Velva, ND 58790
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.
Souris Valley Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Velva, North Dakota, certified for 46 beds and caring for about 40 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 5, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 60.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $175K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), below the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 63.4%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mchenry Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 60.9 | 60.9 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.4% | 63.4% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $175,053 | $175,053 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 11 Jun 2026, 24 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×2 D ×19 E ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 7 Jan 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 | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | 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 | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Fine | $107,150 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Fine | $26,761 | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | Fine | $8,824 | |
| 17 Apr 2024 | Fine | $32,318 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 63.4%, RNs 71.4%; 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 | 23.3% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.0% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 44.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.1% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Souris Valley Care Center, Inc.. Chain: Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1991 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Souris Valley Care Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Souris Valley Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $175K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Souris Valley Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Souris Valley Care Center?
It is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Souris Valley Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jun 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.