nursing home in New Rockford, ND
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd
1226 1st Ave N, New Rockford, ND 58356 · (701) 947-2944
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd at a glance
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd is a 51-bed non-profit nursing home in New Rockford, North Dakota (Eddy County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the North Dakota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 28, 2025) found 3 health citations. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $31,829.
Nursing staff turnover is 52.5% per year (state average 48.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 51
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 1978
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Eddy County
- CMS Certification Number
- 355041
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.47 hrs | 4.42 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.06 hrs | 0.93 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.93 hrs | 2.97 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.75 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.5% | 48.8% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.7% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 42.5 | 54.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $31,829 | $27,629 | $30,972 | Average |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 51 | 68 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 47 | 63 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.4% | 91.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.3% | 5.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.2% | 4.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.3% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.9% | 19.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.8% | 17.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.2% | 4.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.8% | 24.9% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.7% | 98.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 48% | 88.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 2025 |
| August 28, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 2025 |
| June 4, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 28, 2025 |
| July 10, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 23, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 23, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2024 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $31,829 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| June 4, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $13,609 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLMARAS, DIANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2011 |
| ANDERSON, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| BIRKLAND, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| BOLLINGBERG, NANCY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| GULER, JOSH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| HEGLAND, AMANDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| LABRENSZ, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| LUTZ, LONA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| PARSON, LORI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| RAU, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| SCHUSTER, FERN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| JENSRUD, KIM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2013 |
| O'CONNOR, KATHLEEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| SWANSON, DENNIS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| WOLKENHAUER, CAROL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| JENSRUD, KIM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/11/2013 |
| LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2009 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd's rating?
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Dakota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a North Dakota average of 5.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd and how do I contact it?
Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd is at 1226 1st Ave N, New Rockford, ND 58356. Phone: (701) 947-2944.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.