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Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc

Killdeer, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355092) · 60 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.2★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $198,960
Phone: (701) 764-5682 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Hill Top Home Of Comfort has a CMS overall 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.

Hill Top Home Of Comfort reports total nurse staffing of about 4.33 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.99 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 33.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5.

CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $198,960.00 for Hill Top Home Of Comfort, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Hill Top Home Of Comf… Hill Top Home Of Comf…: 2★ 2★ ND average ND average: 3.2★ 3.2★

About this facility

Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Killdeer, Dunn County, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since May 1989 and maintains 60 certified beds, with an average of 59.4 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Hill Top Home Of Comfort holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the North Dakota state average of 3.2. This overall score is composed of four distinct CMS measures: a Health Inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a Quality Measures rating of 5 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 5 out of 5.

On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.32643 hours per resident per day, including 0.98836 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $198,960.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on 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?

Hill Top Home Of Comfort has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below North Dakota's 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 4.33 hours per resident per day, including about 0.99 RN hours per day, with a 33.3% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 5 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $198,960.00, with no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 60 certified beds and an average of 59.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since May 10, 1989.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (1/5 here), Staffing (5/5), Quality Measures (5/5), and an Overall rating (2/5) that combines these components.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7017645682 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7017645682 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355092?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.