Sanford Hillsboro Care Center
12 3rd St Se · Hillsboro, ND · 58045 · 7016363235
34 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Sanford Health Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $42,488 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
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 June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C June 5, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $35,045 |
| November 2, 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355061 · certified since June 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.