Sanford Hillsboro Care Center
Hillsboro, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355061) · 34 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $42,488
Phone: (701) 636-3235 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Hillsboro 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 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Sanford Hillsboro Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6%.
Sanford Hillsboro Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $42,488.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Sanford Hillsboro Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Hillsboro, Traill County, North Dakota, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on June 1, 1978. The facility is certified for 34 beds and reports an average daily census of 32.8 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sanford Hillsboro Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.2 for North Dakota. The facility's component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.52 hours per resident per day, with 0.76 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.6% annually.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $42,488.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Sanford Health chain, which operates 4 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current 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?
Sanford Hillsboro 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?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 38.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $42,488.00 and 0 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 designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 34 beds and has an average daily census of 32.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Sanford Health chain, which has 4 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (3 stars), Health Inspection (2 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and Staffing (5 stars) — each reflecting different aspects of care.
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 7016363235 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7016363235 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 view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355061?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.