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KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER

118 22ND ST NE, BEULAH, ND 58523
Score: 55 / 100

With a score of 55 out of 100, Knife River Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of North Dakota nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Beulah location.

Knife River Care Center provides above-average staffing with 5.21 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 31 deficiencies at Knife River Care Center, including 2 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 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.21 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.13 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.95 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.25 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.69 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Dec 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 29 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Feb 25, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Nov 25, 2024 · 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 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 19.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $35,890

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 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: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 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
86
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3