Towner County Living Ctr
228 1st Ave · Cando, ND · 58324 · 7019682600
28 certified beds Non profit - Corporation 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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 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 October 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · 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 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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 355068 · certified since April 13, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.