VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA
2900 14TH AVE S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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How VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA Compares
VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA is a 196-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Grand Forks, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.4%) is above the North Dakota average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 196 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grand Forks, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.7% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.4% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (47% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.7% — better than the North Dakota average of 19.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA with other nursing homes in Grand Forks.
What keeps VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.7% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.4% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 196 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA lag behind other Grand Forks options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Grand Forks
Grand Forks sits in Grand Forks County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.7% 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+
- 8,925 (12.7%)
- Median age
- 29.9 years
- Median household income
- $53,721
- Median home value
- $208,200
Demographics for Grand Forks County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grand Forks.
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