Dunseith Com Nursing Home
Dunseith, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355080) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $92,954
Phone: (701) 244-5495 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dunseith Community Nursing Home has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below North Dakota's state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Dunseith Community Nursing Home reports 5.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.4%.
Dunseith Community Nursing Home has 2 federal fines on record totaling $92,954.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Dunseith Community Nursing Home is a government (city)-owned nursing facility in Dunseith, Rolette County, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1978. The facility is certified for 30 beds and typically serves an average of 20.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dunseith Community Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 1 out of 5, Quality Measure rating of 3 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show 5.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $92,954.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. Importantly, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated instance related to abuse; families are encouraged to review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is currently part of a chain, nor has ownership changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dunseith Community Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.50 hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 56.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $92,954.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; the data provided does not indicate Special Focus status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 30 beds and has an average of 20.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government city entity; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 5, and 3 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7012445495 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7012445495 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355080?state=ND.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.