Nelson County Health System Care Center
108 E Nyhus Ave · McVille, ND · 58254 · 7013224314
35 certified beds Government - City
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.55 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $36,855 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 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 June 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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 April 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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 April 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 21, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2024 | Fine | $36,855 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355052 · certified since April 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.