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Prince of Peace Care Center
201 8th St. N, Ellendale, ND 58436 · Dickey County · (701) 349-3312
55 certified beds, about 51 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 355048 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 16, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the North Dakota average is 5.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 4 health citations since December 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,380 in the last three years; the largest was $14,380, and the latest is dated April 16, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.45 hours per resident per day, against 4.42 across North Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.75 of those hours.
83.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (North Dakota average 48.8%).
CMS links it to Benedictine Health System, an affiliated group of 23 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
April 16, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the facility reported incident (FRI), and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for 1 of 1 closed record (Resident #54) reviewed with a choking incident. Failure to prevent a resident from accessing and ingesting food inconsistent with their diet resulted in a choking incident and death. This citation is considered past non-compliance based on the corrective action the facility implemented immediately following the incident.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual, and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) for 1 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #22) who experienced a significant change in status. Failure to determine the need for and complete a SCSA in response to a resident's decline limited the facilities ability to identify and implement appropriate care approaches.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control and prevention for 2 of 13 sampled residents (Resident #22 and #23) observed during cares. Failure to practice infection control standards related to hand hygiene and glove usage has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility.
December 22, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility reported incident (FRI) investigation and record review, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #1) who fell from a mechanical lift. Failure to ensure proper connection of the sling safety loops to the lift resulted in a fall with injury to Resident #1 and has the potential for falls/injuries for all residents who utilize a mechanical lift. This citation is considered past non-compliance based on review of the corrective action the facility implemented immediately following the incident.
February 5, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
December 5, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
6 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 16, 2026, 1 on February 5, 2025, 3 on December 5, 2023.
Every fire safety citation6 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.45 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.75 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.04 | 3.80 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.43 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.27 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 83.6% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.6% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 2.95 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.62 on weekdays and 3.04 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 40.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.14 in April to June 2025 to 3.45 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.45 | 0.75 | 3.62 | 3.04 | 40.8% | 0 of 90 | 51 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.53 | 0.82 | 3.70 | 3.07 | 51.1% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.40 | 0.89 | 3.52 | 3.09 | 49.2% | 0 of 92 | 51 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.14 | 0.82 | 3.22 | 2.93 | 42.7% | 0 of 91 | 51 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| North Dakota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.57 | 0.92 | 4.81 | 3.96 | 11.7% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.7 | 19.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.0 | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 37.1 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITIES INC. CMS links this home to Benedictine Health System, a group of 23 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Health System | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Carley, Gerald | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Glynn, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2024 | |
| Graeber, Luanna | Corporate director | Individual | 05/18/2023 | |
| Greff, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2018 | |
| Hack, Taylar | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Kadrmas, Beverly | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2020 | |
| Lindemann, Gene | Corporate director | Individual | 04/02/2024 | |
| Trupka, Jerry | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2024 | |
| Bergien, Tricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/17/2016 | |
| Carley, Gerald | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Rymanowski, Kevin | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/17/2000 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Grueneich, Naomi | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/20/2020 | |
| Mertz-Hack, Tara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/01/2025 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Grueneich, Naomi | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/13/2025 | |
| Mertz-Hack, Tara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 16, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.04 hours per resident per day, below the North Dakota average of 3.80.
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North Dakota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in North Dakota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: North Dakota Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: North Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (855) 462-5465. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: North Dakota Deficiency Statement Search, where North Dakota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Prince of Peace Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Prince of Peace Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Prince of Peace Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 16, 2026. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
- Has Prince of Peace Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,380 in the last three years.
- Does Prince of Peace Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Prince of Peace Care Center?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers, and links the home to Benedictine Health System. Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITIES INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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