Quick answers
- Where is Towner County Living Center?
- 228 1st Ave, Cando, ND 58324, in Towner County, North Dakota.
- What is the phone number of Towner County Living Center?
- (701) 968-2600, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Towner County Living Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Towner County Living Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Towner County Living Center.
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, staffing and penalties
From the same Medicare file. Penalties are fines and Medicare payment denials that Medicare lists for about the last three years.
| Most recent standard health inspection | 2026-01-14 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies found in that inspection | 5 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.48 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 43.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (per year) | 12.5% |
| Fines | None |
| Medicare payment denials | None |
| Total penalties | None |
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 28 |
| Average residents per day | 27.3 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Towner County Medical Center Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1980-04-13 |
| 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 | 228 1st Ave, Cando, ND 58324 |
| County | Towner County |
| State | North Dakota |
| Phone | (701) 968‑2600 |
| CMS Certification Number | 355068 |
| Name in Medicare records | TOWNER COUNTY LIVING CTR |
| 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
- Towner County Medical Center0.1 mi · Cando, ND · Critical Access Hospital
- CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake31 mi · Devils Lake, ND · Critical Access Hospital
- Presentation Medical Center32 mi · Rolla, ND · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-31
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider