Dunseith Com Nursing Home
15 1st St Ne · Dunseith, ND · 58329 · 7012445495
30 certified beds Government - City
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $61,640 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$61,640 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $92,954 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 2, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 23, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 25, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 25, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 25, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 23, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 25, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $61,640 |
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $31,314 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355080 · certified since November 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.