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Towner County Living Ctr
228 1st Ave, Cando, ND 58324
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.
Towner County Living Ctr, in Cando, North Dakota, is certified for 28 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 2, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 46.4 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 (1.4 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Towner Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.4 | 46.4 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $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: 14 Jan 2026, 25 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Sep 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 25 Sep 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
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 50.0%, RNs 20.0%; — 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 | 11.0% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.0% | 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: Towner County Medical Center Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Towner County Living Ctr been cited for?
13 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 Towner County Living Ctr been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Towner County Living Ctr 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 Towner County Living Ctr?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Towner County Living Ctr last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Jan 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.