Dunseith Com Nursing Home
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Dunseith, ND with 30 certified beds. Ownership: government, city. CMS rates it 2 of 5 overall (below average).
- Health inspections1 of 5
- Staffing5 of 5
- Quality measures3 of 5
- Long-stay quality3 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 1.06 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 9 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number355080
- Address15 1st St Ne, Dunseith, ND, 58329
- CountyRolette
- OwnershipGovernment, city
- Certified beds30
- Residents per day, average21
- Phone(701) 244-5495
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey9 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints9
- Fines2, $92,954 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties2
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | May 29, 2025 | 6 | 9 | 84 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
1.06 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Dunseith Com Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Dunseith, ND (CCN 355080) operating under government - city ownership, with 30 certified beds and an average daily census of about 21 residents. CMS assigned it a 2-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (below average), built from a 1/5 Health Inspection component, a 5/5 Staffing component, and a 3/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 9 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (9 complaint-based), with 2 fines totaling $92,954 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Dunseith Com Nursing Home currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 1.06 hours per resident per day, which is 55% above the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a history of citations that warrants closer inspection of the full survey record.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Dunseith Com Nursing Home's overall CMS rating?
Dunseith Com Nursing Home has a 2-star overall CMS rating (Below average). Health inspection: 1/5. Staffing: 5/5. Quality measures: 3/5.
How many beds does Dunseith Com Nursing Home have?
Dunseith Com Nursing Home has 30 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 21 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Dunseith Com Nursing Home's staffing compare to the national average?
Dunseith Com Nursing Home has 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, which is 55% above the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Dunseith Com Nursing Home have?
Dunseith Com Nursing Home has 9 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2. Of these, 9 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 2 fine(s).
Who owns Dunseith Com Nursing Home?
Dunseith Com Nursing Home is operated under Government - City ownership. The facility has 30 certified beds and is located in Dunseith, North Dakota.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 355080. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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