Towner County Living Ctr
228 1st Ave, Cando, ND 58324
Towner County Living Ctr is a nursing home in Cando, North Dakota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (701) 968-2600
- Last standard health inspection
- January 14, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 28
- Residents per day, on average
- 27.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Towner County Medical Center INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Dakota average (13 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on January 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2026.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2026.
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 February 12, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 February 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
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 February 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 14, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2026.
Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 4.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 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.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on September 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 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 October 10, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 4.1 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 7, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2023.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2023.
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 October 12, 2023.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2023.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 October 12, 2023.
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 October 12, 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 7, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BUCHER, BENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2015
- GEHRTZ, JENNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/14/2024
- LARSON, TAMMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2008
- PETERSON, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2015
Questions
When was Towner County Living Ctr last inspected?
CMS lists January 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Towner County Living Ctr have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since September 7, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Towner County Living Ctr been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Towner County Living Ctr?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Towner County Living Ctr a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.