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LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

1226 1ST AVE N, NEW ROCKFORD, ND 58356
Score: 48 / 100

CMS data shows Lutheran Home Of The Good Shepherd earning a D grade with a score of 48/100, placing it below most facilities in North Dakota. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Lutheran Home Of The Good Shepherd provides above-average staffing with 4.35 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Lutheran Home Of The Good Shepherd, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.35 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.86 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.63 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.63 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 8 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity J
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 9, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 22.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $31,829

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
51
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4