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Prince of Peace Care Center

201 8th St N, Ellendale, ND 58436

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Prince of Peace Care Center is a nursing home in Ellendale, 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.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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.

  1. 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 health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 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.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  3. Health inspection on April 16, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

    13 of 72 North Dakota homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    CMS fine of $14,380 on April 16, 2026.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 January 12, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 11, 2026.

    • 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 May 11, 2026.

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  4. Fire safety inspection on April 16, 2026

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 June 4, 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 April 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. Health inspection on December 22, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

    19 of 72 North Dakota homes (26%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 December 16, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. Fire safety inspection on February 5, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  13. Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2023

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 December 16, 2023.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2024.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(701) 349-3312
Last standard health inspection
April 16, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
55
Residents per day, on average
54.1
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Benedictine Living Communities INC
Chain
Benedictine Health System
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the North Dakota average (4 vs 17).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • MERTZ-HACK, TARAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2025

Questions

When was Prince of Peace Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 16, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Prince of Peace Care Center have?

CMS lists 4 health citations since December 22, 2025. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Prince of Peace Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $14,380 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Prince of Peace Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Prince of Peace Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.