Nelson County Health System Care Center
Mcville, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355052) · 35 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $36,855
Phone: (701) 322-4314 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nelson County Health System Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nelson County Health System Care Center reports 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
Nelson County Health System Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $36,855.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Nelson County Health System Care Center is a government (city)-owned nursing home in Mcville, North Dakota, certified for 35 beds with an average of 32 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since April 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 stars, below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 1 star, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $36,855.00, and no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Figures on staffing, ratings, and penalties reflect the most recent CMS reporting cycle available at the time of this listing's creation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 51.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $36,855.00 and 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; no Special Focus program status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 35 beds with an average of 32 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a city government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 7013224314 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the data provided; contact the facility at 7013224314 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
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/355052?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.