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SANFORD HILLSBORO CARE CENTER

12 3RD ST SE, HILLSBORO, ND 58045
Score: 34 / 100

With a score of 34/100, Sanford Hillsboro 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.

Sanford Hillsboro Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.64 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 10 deficiencies at Sanford Hillsboro Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.20 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.81 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Jun 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 8 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity K
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jun 4, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 7.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 31.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $42,488

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 34 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
34
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3