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St. Rose Care Center
315 1st St. Se, Lamoure, ND 58458 · La Moure County · (701) 883-5363
36 certified beds, about 31 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 355107 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 1, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the North Dakota average is 5.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 13 health citations since February 2024 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 3.36 hours per resident per day, against 4.42 across North Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
82.1% 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 13 health citations on file.
April 1, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 culinary services supervisor (#2) obtained the proper qualifications to serve as the director of food and nutrition services. Failure to ensure the facility had qualified dietary management to carry out the functions of food and nutrition services may result in foodborne illness to residents, staff, and visitors.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to discard spoiled and expired food in 1 of 1 kitchen. Failure to discard spoiled and expired food may affect the quality of the food and may result in foodborne illness to residents, staff, and visitors.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement standard infection control practices for 1 of 9 sampled residents (Resident #3) observed during cares and 1 of 1 laundry room observed. Failure to practice infection control standards related to hand hygiene, and handling/transporting of soiled linen has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual (Version 1.20.1), and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 2 of 12 sampled residents (Resident #2 and #13). Failure to accurately complete the MDS does not allow each resident's assessment to reflect their current status/needs and may affect the accurate development of a comprehensive care plan and the care provided to the residents.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure compliance with provider orders for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #33), observed with medications at the bedside. Failure to follow physician orders may result in medication errors and place the resident and/or others at risk for harm.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate medication labeling to facilitate precautions and safe administration for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #42) receiving intravenous (IV) medication. Failure to include the infusion rate and specific administration route on the medication label may result in inaccurate medication administration and placed the resident at risk for adverse outcomes.
March 20, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and staff interview, the facility failed to provide care in a manner that maintained, enhanced, and respected the resident's dignity and individuality for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #22) who received insulin in a public area and in 1 of 1 activity room. Failure to administer insulin in a private area, to address the resident with their preferred name, and remove incontinence pads from chairs in the activity room, does not preserve the resident's personal dignity and has the potential to affect the resident's psychosocial well-being.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate medication labeling for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #20) receiving medications through a gastrostomy tube (G-tube). Failure to ensure medication labels matched physician orders may result in administration via incorrect route.
- 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 5 sampled residents (Resident #28) and 1 supplemental resident (Resident #2) observed during cares. Failure to practice infection control standards related to hand hygiene has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility.
February 22, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of dietary department manager employment histories and staff interview, the facility failed to employ a full-time qualified dietary manager to carry out the functions of food and nutrition services. Failure to ensure qualified staff have the appropriate competencies and skill sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services has the potential to result in foodborne illness and/or adverse consequences to residents, staff, and visitors.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to notify the resident representative for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #16) reviewed for elopement. Failure to notify the resident representative of the elopements does not allow the representative to be fully informed of the resident's current status.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual (Version 1.18.11), and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 3 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #12, #14 and #17) reviewed for antiplatelet (medicine that stops blood cells from sticking together and forming a blood clot) use. Failure to accurately complete the MDS does not allow each resident's assessment to reflect their current status/needs and may affect the accurate development of a comprehensive care plan and the care provided to the residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide oral hygiene for 1 of 7 sampled residents (Resident #15) dependent on staff for assistance with oral cares. Failure to provide oral care for a dependent resident may result in poor hygiene, increased gum problems, decline in oral intake, and a decreased quality of life.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 6 on April 1, 2026, 6 on February 22, 2024.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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) | 3.36 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.94 | 3.80 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.73 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 82.1% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 81.8% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.18 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 3.53 on weekdays and 2.94 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 60.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.49 in April to June 2025 to 3.36 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 | 3.36 | 0.60 | 3.53 | 2.94 | 60.1% | 0 of 90 | 31 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.47 | 0.69 | 3.58 | 3.17 | 63.4% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.43 | 0.62 | 3.61 | 2.98 | 66.0% | 0 of 92 | 33 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.49 | 0.84 | 3.68 | 3.01 | 63.0% | 0 of 91 | 31 |
| 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 | 20.0 | 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 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.3 | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 43.5 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for St. Rose Care Center'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: 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 | |
| Dewitt, Betty | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2003 | |
| Graeber, Luanna | Corporate director | Individual | 05/18/2023 | |
| Greff, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2018 | |
| Hack, Taylar | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Bergien, Tricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/17/2016 | |
| Rymanowski, Kevin | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Mertz-Hack, Tara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Peterson, Kelsey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/03/2018 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 1, 2026: "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."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 1, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 1, 2026: "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 April 1, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.94 hours per resident per day, below the North Dakota average of 3.80.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
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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 St. Rose Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates St. Rose Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did St. Rose Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 1, 2026. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
- Has St. Rose Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does St. Rose 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 St. Rose Care Center?
- CMS lists 13 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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