Knife River Care Center
Beulah, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355053) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $35,890
Phone: (701) 873-4322 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knife River Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Knife River Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.91 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5.
Knife River Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $35,890.00, with no payment denials reported to CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Knife River Care Center is a non-profit nursing home in Beulah, Mercer County, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1978. The facility has 86 certified beds and an average daily census of 83 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Knife River Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the North Dakota state average of 3.2. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.91 hours per resident per day, including about 1.10 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $35,890.00 and no payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period available in the source data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Knife River Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Dakota state average of 3.2.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.91 hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a 54.5% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $35,890.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Knife River Care Center has 86 certified beds and an average daily census of about 83 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Knife River Care Center scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 out of 5, respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (701) 873-4322 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (701) 873-4322 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355053?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.