Towner County Living Ctr
Cando, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355068) · 28 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (701) 968-2600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Towner County Living Ctr holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Towner County Living Ctr reports total nurse staffing of about 4.31 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Towner County Living Ctr has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Towner County Living Ctr is a non-profit nursing home in Cando, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 28 certified beds and an average daily census of 27.4 residents, indicating it operates near full capacity. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 13, 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, Towner County Living Ctr holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.31 hours per resident per day, including about 1.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record for this facility — and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, per the data provided. No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Towner County Living Ctr has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.31 hours per resident per day, with roughly 1.45 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is reported at 50.0%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Towner County Living Ctr has 28 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 13, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspection (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7019682600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at 7019682600 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355068?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.