B

MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE

709 4TH AVENUE NE, WATFORD CITY, ND 58854
Score: 74 / 100

With a score of 74/100 and a B grade, Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care is a well-regarded option in Watford City, North Dakota. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 69th percentile statewide.

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care provides above-average staffing with 4.69 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ 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 4.69 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.02 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.00 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.86 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.98 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Jul 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity E
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Jun 19, 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 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 27.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 25.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $6,300

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 74 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4