KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER
118 22ND ST NE, Beulah, ND 58523
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER Compares
KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER is a 86-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Beulah, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.3%) is below the North Dakota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 86 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.9% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Beulah.
How is KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.9% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.9% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 86 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Beulah
Beulah sits in Mercer County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 1,612 (19.3%)
- Median age
- 45.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,087
- Median home value
- $181,100
Demographics for Mercer County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Beulah.
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