DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME
15 1ST ST NE, Dunseith, ND 58329
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME Compares
DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME is a 30-bed government-owned nursing facility in Dunseith, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.5%) is above the North Dakota average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 30 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 40.3% — worse than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (78% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 10.5% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (108% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.9% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (70% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Dunseith.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 40.3% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.5% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 30 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DUNSEITH COM NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Dunseith
Dunseith sits in Rolette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,697 (11.8%)
- Median age
- 31.0 years
- Median household income
- $46,481
- Median home value
- $85,600
Demographics for Rolette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dunseith.
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