Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac
407 3rd Ave Se · Garrison, ND · 58540 · 7014632275
26 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Commonspirit Health Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
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 May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 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 March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2023
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 January 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
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.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected January 29, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355115 · certified since January 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.