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Valley Senior Living On Columbia
2900 14th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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.
Valley Senior Living On Columbia is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Grand Forks, North Dakota, certified for 196 beds and caring for about 187 residents a day.
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 3.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 6, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 6.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $20K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 32.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Grand Forks 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 | 6.6 | 8.0 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.6% | 40.0% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $20,112 | $20,112 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 19 Jun 2025, 16 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Mar 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jul 2025 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 16 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 | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | 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 | 13 Jul 2023 |
| 8 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | Fine | $7,008 | |
| 16 May 2024 | Fine | $13,104 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.6%, RNs 11.9%; 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 | 18.1% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.0% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.6% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.4% | 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: Valley Homes And Services.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Senior Living | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/1997 |
| Altru Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1994 |
| Valley Senior Living | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/1997 |
| Altru Health System | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/21/2025 |
| Valley Senior Living | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
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 Grand Forks County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Village | Grand Forks | 138 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 8.0 | $8K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - LarimoreSFF | Larimore | 40 | — | — | — | 49 | 122.5 | $120K | 19 May 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Grand Forks County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Valley Senior Living On Columbia been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Valley Senior Living On Columbia been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $20K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Valley Senior Living On Columbia compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Valley Senior Living On Columbia?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Valley Senior Living, Altru Health System and Valley Senior Living. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Valley Senior Living On Columbia last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Jun 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.