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Richardton Health Center Inc
8885 Highway 10, Richardton, ND 58652 · Stark County · (701) 974-3304
29 certified beds, about 29 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2009
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 355122 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 17, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the North Dakota average is 5.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since November 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.18 hours per resident per day, against 4.42 across North Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.42 of those hours.
46.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (North Dakota average 48.8%).
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 8 health citations on file.
December 17, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual (Version 1.20.1), the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 2 of 12 sampled residents (Residents #3 and #4). Failure to accurately complete the MDS does not allow each resident's assessment to reflect their current status and may affect the accurate development of a comprehensive care plan and the care provided to the residents.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to establish a system to account for all controlled medications and failed to effectively manage medication inventory stored in 1 of 1 medication storage rooms. Failure to assure controlled medications in the medication refrigerator are accounted for, and expired medications in the emergency medication kit are removed and replaced has the potential for loss or diversion of controlled medications and risk of administering medications that may be ineffective or harmful to the resident.
October 23, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of professional literature, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #23) received the services necessary to attain the highest degree of safety possible while receiving fluids. Failure to ensure staff provided proper positioning when providing water placed Resident #23 at risk for aspiration and choking.
- 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 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #22) observed during a dressing change. Failure to practice infection control standards related to enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility.
November 8, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the resident or resident's representative a written bed hold notice for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #21) and the notice failed to include the reserve bed payment amount for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #2 and #21) reviewed for hospital transfers. Failure to provide a written copy of the bed hold notice and include the reserve bed amount does not allow the resident and/or their representative to make an informed decision regarding their rights.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of facility policies/procedures, the facility failed to ensure staff followed standards of practice for 1 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #9) with an indwelling catheter and 1 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #229) with a dressing change. Failure to update the resident's medical record with physician's orders for an indwelling catheter and failure to follow physician's orders for a dressing change may result in delayed treatment, pain and/or worsening of resident's condition.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide treatment and services in a manner that maintained the highest practicable physical well-being for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #22) observed experiencing pain during cares. Failure to report and act on the resident's pain resulted in unresolved pain and decreased quality of life.
- D Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents' records contained the hospice election form and the certification of a terminal illness for 2 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #2 and #229) receiving hospice services. Failure to obtain these documents limits staff's ability to ensure coordination of care between the facility and the hospice.
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on December 17, 2025, 1 on October 23, 2024.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 4.18 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.42 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.36 | 3.80 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.74 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.03 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.2% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.5% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.16 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 4.51 on weekdays and 3.36 on weekends, 25% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 14.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.31 in April to June 2025 to 4.18 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 | 4.18 | 1.42 | 4.51 | 3.36 | 14.8% | 0 of 90 | 29 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.28 | 1.43 | 4.57 | 3.55 | 14.0% | 0 of 92 | 29 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.26 | 1.17 | 4.53 | 3.56 | 13.5% | 1 of 92 | 29 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.31 | 1.15 | 4.62 | 3.54 | 15.2% | 0 of 91 | 29 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for North Dakota
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.03 | $17.51 to $23.06 | 6,840 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.95 | $28.03 to $31.26 | 1,920 |
| Registered nurses | $38.81 | $33.47 to $44.75 | 11,340 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 14.6 | 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 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.5 | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Richardton Health Center Inc's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: RICHARDTON HEALTH CENTER, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiedrowski, Lee | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 08/01/2024 | |
| Quissell, Elizabeth | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/30/2023 | |
| Hueske, Kathleen | Corporate director | Individual | 12/09/2008 | |
| Maershbecker, Steve | Corporate director | Individual | 01/12/2012 | |
| Perhus, Ila | Corporate director | Individual | 10/21/2021 | |
| Reich, Donna | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Schorsch, Kathleen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/26/2023 | |
| Solemsaas, Vickie | Corporate director | Individual | 12/09/2008 | |
| Taffe, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 04/14/2010 | |
| Robinson, Mandy | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/23/2023 | |
| Kiedrowski, Lee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/03/2024 | |
| Quissell, Elizabeth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/03/2024 | |
| Robinson, Mandy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/22/2024 | |
| Senn, Sara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/06/2024 | |
| Kiedrowski, Lee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Quissell, Elizabeth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Robinson, Mandy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 | |
| Senn, Sara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/10/2024 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 17, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- 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 October 23, 2024: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 17, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- 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 October 23, 2024: "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 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the North Dakota average of 3.80.
Other nursing homes nearby
- St. Benedicts Health Center Dickinson, 21.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- St. Lukes Home Dickinson, 22.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Marian Manor Healthcare Center Glen Ullin, 24.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 15 citations
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 Richardton Health Center Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Richardton Health Center Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Richardton Health Center Inc get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 17, 2025. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
- Has Richardton Health Center Inc been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Richardton Health Center Inc 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 Richardton Health Center Inc?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers. Legal business name: RICHARDTON HEALTH CENTER, 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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