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HomeNorth DakotaTowner County Living Ctr

Towner County Living Ctr

228 1st Ave, Cando, ND 583247019682600
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
28
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 28 certified beds with an average of 27.7 residents per day (99% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Sep 25, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.32 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 52.9% (high)

Towner County Living Ctr is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cando, North Dakota with 28 certified beds. It has been operating since 1980. The facility scored above average compared to North Dakota facilities.

Beds
28
Avg Residents/Day
27.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Apr 13, 1980
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Towner
Last Inspection
Sep 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
16.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Sep 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 29, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.51 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.31 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.50 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.32 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.76 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.9%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BUCHER, BENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015
GEHRTZ, JENNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 14, 2024
LARSON, TAMMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2008
PETERSON, MARKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2015
BELZER, THOMASCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 26, 2005
BJORNSTAD, RANDINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2014
FARBO, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2010
GIBBENS, MICHELLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 26, 2020
PETERS, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2012
WESTLIND, GREGORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 26, 2005
WOLSKY, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 21, 2008
BELZER, THOMASCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 22, 2023
BUCHER, BENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 31, 2024
LARSON, TAMMYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 31, 2024
WESTLIND, GREGORYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 22, 2023
WOLSKY, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 22, 2023
PETERSON, MARKCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2015
BUCHER, BENW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2015
GEHRTZ, JENNAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 14, 2024
LARSON, TAMMYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 1, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Towner County Living Ctr?▾
Towner County Living Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Towner County Living Ctr had any health inspection violations?▾
Towner County Living Ctr had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 25, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Towner County Living Ctr?▾
Towner County Living Ctr provides 4.32 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.50 RN hours, 0.31 LPN hours, and 2.51 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.9%.
How many beds does Towner County Living Ctr have?▾
Towner County Living Ctr has 28 certified beds with an average of 27.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 99% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.