Hill Top Home of Comfort INC
95 Hill Top Dr, Killdeer, ND 58640
Hill Top Home of Comfort INC is a nursing home in Killdeer, 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
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (701) 764-5682
- Last standard health inspection
- August 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 59.2
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Hill Top Home of Comfort INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Dakota average (7 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 July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 September 12, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 16, 2024 from $187,650 to $198,960.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 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 update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on July 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and 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 F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
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 10, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
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 10, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 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 August 10, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on July 16, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 7, 2024.
Fine
July 16, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $198,960 on July 16, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 26, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2023.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2023.
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 September 8, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LEADBETTER, GERRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2012
Questions
When was Hill Top Home of Comfort INC last inspected?
CMS lists August 27, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Hill Top Home of Comfort INC have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since July 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Hill Top Home of Comfort INC been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $198,960 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Hill Top Home of Comfort INC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Hill Top Home of Comfort INC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.