Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd
1226 1st Ave N · New Rockford, ND · 58356 · 7019472944
51 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $31,829 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 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 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $31,829 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 4, 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 May 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 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 August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · 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 August 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| June 4, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $13,609 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355041 · certified since May 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.