LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
1226 1ST AVE N, New Rockford, ND 58356
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 LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Compares
LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD is a 51-bed nonprofit nursing facility in New Rockford, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above 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 falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the North Dakota average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 51 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (32% lower).
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 LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD with other nursing homes in New Rockford.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 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 LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.6% here versus 5.3% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
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 LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD?
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 New Rockford
New Rockford sits in Eddy County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 550 (24.3%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $52,895
- Median home value
- $92,300
Demographics for Eddy County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New Rockford.
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