Valley Senior Living On Columbia
Grand Forks, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355067) · 196 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $20,112
Phone: (701) 787-7900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Senior Living On Columbia holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above North Dakota's state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Valley Senior Living On Columbia reports 5.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $20,112.00 for Valley Senior Living On Columbia, with no payment denials on record. The data provided shows no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Valley Senior Living On Columbia is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Grand Forks, North Dakota, certified by both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since July 1978 and maintains 196 certified beds, with an average of 187.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3.2. The rating breaks down across CMS's four component measures: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 5.32 per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $20,112.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this listing. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is present in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and most recent survey results directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3.2.
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 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.30 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 32.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $20,112.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 196 certified beds with an average of 187.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7017877900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7017877900 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355067?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.