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Western Horizons Care Center

1104 HWY 12, HETTINGER, ND 58639
Score: 15 / 100

With a score of 15/100, Western Horizons Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of North Dakota nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Western Horizons Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.72 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 34 deficiencies at Western Horizons Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.72 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.45 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.91 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.63 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

34
Total Deficiencies
Sep 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 32 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Sep 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0583 Severity D
    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Sep 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 30.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 8.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $71,991

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 15 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
40
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8