Quick answers
- Where is Knife River Care Center?
- 118 22nd St NE, Beulah, ND 58523, in Mercer County, North Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Knife River Care Center?
- (701) 873-4322, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Knife River Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Knife River Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $35,890.
- What did inspectors find at Knife River Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 21, 2023 to April 29, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level K. 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 (December 21, 2023 to April 29, 2026), Knife River Care Center had 22 health citations; the most serious was level K (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $35,890 in total (1 fine, the latest on July 10, 2024). Nurse staffing is 5.11 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 29, 2026 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: December 10, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 29, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Previous cycle: February 26, 2025 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 26, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 26, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 26, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
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.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
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.”
Earlier cycle: December 21, 2023 — 17 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 21, 2023 (standard health inspection); July 10, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
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
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 15 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
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.”
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.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
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.”
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.”
F0790 Level D
“Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
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 →
Fire safety citations (2)
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $35,890 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $35,890 |
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 | 1.22 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.13 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.77 | 3.04 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.11 | 4.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.30 | 3.80 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.73 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 47.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 23.8% | 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: Beulah Community Nursing Home.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Community Nursing Home | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | March 1, 1966 |
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 | 86 |
| Average residents per day | 79.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Beulah Community Nursing Home |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1978-05-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 118 22nd St NE, Beulah, ND 58523 |
| County | Mercer County |
| State | North Dakota |
| Phone | (701) 873‑4322 |
| CMS Certification Number | 355053 |
| Name in Medicare records | KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER |
| 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.
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Sakakawea Medical Center - CAH8.0 mi · Hazen, ND · Critical Access Hospital
- Garrison Memorial Hospital30 mi · Garrison, ND · Critical Access Hospital
- CHI St Alexius Health Turtle Lake44 mi · Turtle Lake, 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