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Nursing home

Golden Acres Manor

Carrington, North Dakota · Foster County

  • 1 E Main St, Carrington, ND 58421 · Directions
  • (701) 652‑3117
  • Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – individual
  • 22 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level G). See the inspection record

Summary

Golden Acres Manor is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Carrington, North Dakota, with 64 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2026-07-30, with 15 health deficiencies. Ownership: for profit – individual. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
64Certified beds
Health inspections: 1 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is Golden Acres Manor?
1 E Main St, Carrington, ND 58421, in Foster County, North Dakota.
What is the phone number of Golden Acres Manor?
(701) 652-3117, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of Golden Acres Manor?
Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has Golden Acres Manor been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for Golden Acres Manor.
What did inspectors find at Golden Acres Manor?
In its last three inspection cycles (May 30, 2024 to July 30, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level G. 4 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.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 2 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 1 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 3 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 5 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 4 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (May 30, 2024 to July 30, 2026), Golden Acres Manor had 22 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.74 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
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: July 30, 2026 — 15 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: April 30, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 30, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 30, 2026 (standard health inspection).

  • F0600 Level G July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “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

  • F0684 Level G July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • F0686 Level G July 30, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

  • F0689 Level G July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”

    actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Show 11 less serious citations (levels A to F)
  • F0600 Level E April 30, 2026 · from a complaint · corrected May 28, 2026

    “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”

  • F0580 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “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 July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”

  • F0609 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”

  • F0610 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”

  • F0644 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.”

  • F0698 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”

  • F0761 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “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.”

  • F0804 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”

  • F0867 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected August 21, 2026

    “Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”

  • F0880 Level D July 30, 2026 · corrected September 8, 2026

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

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)
  • F0812 Level E May 29, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected June 27, 2025

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

  • F0880 Level E May 29, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected June 27, 2025

    “Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”

  • F0602 Level D May 29, 2025 · from a complaint · past non-compliance (already fixed before the inspection) (July 12, 2024)

    “Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”

  • F0657 Level D May 29, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected June 27, 2025

    “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 May 29, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected June 27, 2025

    “Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”

  • F0699 Level D May 29, 2025 · from a complaint · corrected June 27, 2025

    “Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”

Earlier cycle: May 30, 2024 — 1 health citation

Inspections in this cycle: May 30, 2024 (standard health inspection).

Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level E May 30, 2024 · corrected July 4, 2024

    “Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”

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 (6)
  • K0921 Level F July 30, 2026 · corrected August 17, 2026

    “Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”

  • K0712 Level E July 30, 2026 · corrected August 17, 2026

    “Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”

  • K0918 Level E July 30, 2026 · corrected August 17, 2026

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0914 Level F May 30, 2024 · corrected June 24, 2024

    “Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”

  • K0918 Level F May 30, 2024 · corrected June 24, 2024

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0511 Level D May 30, 2024 · corrected June 24, 2024

    “Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”

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.

MeasureThis homeNorth DakotaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.910.930.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.510.500.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.313.042.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.744.473.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.113.803.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.640.600.48

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Legal business name: Alpha Inc.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
NameRoleShareSince
Sabre LLCDirect owner100%January 1, 2022
Page, MitchellDirect ownerNOT APPLICABLEJanuary 1, 2022
Alpha IncManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEJanuary 1, 2022

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

TypeNursing home
Certified beds64
Average residents per day60.7
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – individual
Legal business nameAlpha Inc
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1978-05-01
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address1 E Main St, Carrington, ND 58421
CountyFoster County
StateNorth Dakota
Phone(701) 652‑3117
CMS Certification Number355046
Name in Medicare recordsGOLDEN ACRES MANOR
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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).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13