Rolette Community Care Center
804 State Street · Rolette, ND · 58366 · 7012463786
31 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $90,017 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$90,017 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $90,017 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 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 December 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 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 December 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 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 October 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 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 October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2024 · 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 October 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 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 September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | Fine | $58,375 |
| December 4, 2025 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $31,642 |
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 355081 · certified since October 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.