CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Towner County Living Ctr is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cando, North Dakota with 28 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELZER, THOMAS | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 26, 2005 |
| BJORNSTAD, RANDINA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2014 |
| FARBO, MICHAEL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2010 |
| GIBBENS, MICHELLE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 26, 2020 |
| PETERS, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2012 |
| WESTLIND, GREGORY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Oct 26, 2005 |
| WOLSKY, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 21, 2008 |
| BELZER, THOMAS | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 22, 2023 |
| BUCHER, BEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 31, 2024 |
| LARSON, TAMMY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 31, 2024 |
| WESTLIND, GREGORY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 22, 2023 |
| WOLSKY, DAVID | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 22, 2023 |
| BUCHER, BEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2015 |
| GEHRTZ, JENNA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 14, 2024 |
| LARSON, TAMMY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2008 |
| PETERSON, MARK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2015 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Towner County Living Ctr and nearby alternatives.
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