Quick answers
- Where is Garrison Memorial Hospital Nursing Fac?
- 407 3rd Ave SE, Garrison, ND 58540, in Mclean County, North Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Garrison Memorial Hospital Nursing Fac?
- (701) 463-2275, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Garrison Memorial Hospital Nursing Fac?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Garrison Memorial Hospital Nursing Fac been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $22,380.
- What did inspectors find at Garrison Memorial Hospital Nursing Fac?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 20, 2023 to July 7, 2026), Medicare lists 34 health citations; the most serious was level K. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 20, 2023 to July 7, 2026), Garrison Memorial Hospital Nursing Fac had 34 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $22,380 in total (1 fine, the latest on July 7, 2026). Nurse staffing is 5.77 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: April 8, 2026 — 19 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 8, 2026 (standard health inspection); July 7, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level K
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level K
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern (some residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 16 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0745 Level F
“Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.”
F0838 Level F
“Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.”
F0580 Level E
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0712 Level D
“Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
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.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
Previous cycle: February 27, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 27, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0865 Level E
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: December 20, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 20, 2023 (complaint investigation); December 20, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0727 Level F
“Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.”
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.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0849 Level D
“Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $22,380 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | Fine | $22,380 |
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 | 2.11 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.28 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.37 | 3.04 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.77 | 4.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.83 | 3.80 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.65 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 55.6% | 47.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 56.3% | 38.7% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 18 nursing homes: Commonspirit Health.
Legal business name: Garrison Memorial Hospital.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonspirit Health | Direct owner | 100% | February 1, 2019 |
| Garrison Memorial Hospital | Direct owner | — | June 22, 1998 |
| St Alexius Medical Center | Direct owner | — | June 22, 1998 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 26 |
| Average residents per day | 23 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – church related |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Commonspirit Health |
| Legal business name | Garrison Memorial Hospital |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1992-01-01 |
| Located inside a hospital | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 407 3rd Ave SE, Garrison, ND 58540 |
| County | Mclean County |
| State | North Dakota |
| Phone | (701) 463‑2275 |
| CMS Certification Number | 355115 |
| Name in Medicare records | GARRISON MEM HOSP NSG FAC |
| 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).
- Benedictine Living Center of Garrison0.5 mi · Garrison, ND · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Garrison Memorial Hospital0.0 mi · Garrison, ND · Critical Access Hospital
- CHI St Alexius Health Turtle Lake26 mi · Turtle Lake, ND · Critical Access Hospital
- Sakakawea Medical Center - CAH26 mi · Hazen, 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