Knife River Care Center

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2023.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

24 of 72 North Dakota homes (33%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 13, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

12 of 72 North Dakota homes (17%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.

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CMS fine of $35,890 on July 10, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.

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