Quick answers
- Where is Dunseith Com Nursing Home?
- 15 1st St NE, Dunseith, ND 58329, in Rolette County, North Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Dunseith Com Nursing Home?
- (701) 244-5495, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Dunseith Com Nursing Home?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Dunseith Com Nursing Home been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $71,380.
- What did inspectors find at Dunseith Com Nursing Home?
- In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2024 to July 23, 2026), Medicare lists 27 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (May 2, 2024 to July 23, 2026), Dunseith Com Nursing Home had 27 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $71,380 in total (2 fines, the latest on December 23, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day; the North Dakota average is 4.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 23, 2026 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 23, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 23, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
Previous cycle: May 29, 2025 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 29, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 29, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0801 Level F
“Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0868 Level F
“Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0568 Level D
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: May 2, 2024 — 10 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 2, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 2, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0744 Level G
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0567 Level C
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (19)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0347 Level D
“Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0225 Level D
“Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0927 Level D
“Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $71,380 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $40,066 |
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $31,314 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.58 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.03 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.55 | 3.04 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.16 | 4.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.82 | 3.80 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.41 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 61.5% | 47.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 83.3% | 38.7% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Dunseith Community Nursing Home.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dunseith | Direct owner | 100% | May 6, 1974 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 |
| Average residents per day | 27.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – city/county |
| Legal business name | Dunseith Community Nursing Home |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1978-11-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 15 1st St NE, Dunseith, ND 58329 |
| County | Rolette County |
| State | North Dakota |
| Phone | (701) 244‑5495 |
| CMS Certification Number | 355080 |
| Name in Medicare records | DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Rolette Community Care Center14 mi · Rolette, ND · 1 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Bottineau17 mi · Bottineau, ND · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- P H S Indian Hospital at Belcourt-Quentin N Burdick12 mi · Belcourt, ND · Acute Care Hospital
- St Andrews Health Center - CAH18 mi · Bottineau, ND · Critical Access Hospital
- Presentation Medical Center21 mi · Rolla, ND · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13