Lutheran Sunset Home
Grafton, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355084) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,057
Phone: (701) 352-1901 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lutheran Sunset Home has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, about at the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lutheran Sunset Home reports 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6% annually.
Lutheran Sunset Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,057.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Lutheran Sunset Home is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Grafton, North Dakota (Walsh County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1978. It maintains 87 certified beds with an average of 81.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lutheran Sunset Home holds an overall rating of 3 stars, close to the North Dakota state average of 3.2 (rated as at state average). The facility's four component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show Lutheran Sunset Home has 1 federal fine on record, totaling $11,057.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Status designation for this facility in the provided data. There is no chain affiliation listed, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and 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?
Lutheran Sunset Home has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating and 32.6% annual nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,057.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lutheran Sunset Home has 87 certified beds and an average of 81.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Lutheran Sunset Home scores 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7013521901 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tours; please contact the facility at 7013521901 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355084?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.