nursing home in Richardton, ND
Richardton Health Center INC
8885 Highway 10, Richardton, ND 58652 · (701) 974-3304
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Richardton Health Center INC at a glance
Richardton Health Center INC is a 29-bed non-profit nursing home in Richardton, North Dakota (Stark County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Dakota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 17, 2025) found 2 health citations. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.2% per year (state average 48.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 29
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- May 1, 2009
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Stark County
- CMS Certification Number
- 355122
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.18 hrs | 4.42 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.42 hrs | 0.93 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.74 hrs | 2.97 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.36 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.2% | 48.8% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.5% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $27,629 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 29 | 68 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 29 | 63 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 98.6% | 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) | 6.3% | 5.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.2% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 14.6% | 19.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.5% | 17.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.8% | 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) | 10.2% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.1% | 24.9% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 16, 2026 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2025 |
| December 17, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2025 |
| October 23, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2024 |
| October 23, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| October 23, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 5, 2024 |
| November 8, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 11, 2023 |
| November 8, 2023 Standard | 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. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 11, 2023 |
| November 8, 2023 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 December 11, 2023 |
| November 8, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 11, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIEDROWSKI, LEE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| QUISSELL, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| ROBINSON, MANDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| SENN, SARA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| KIEDROWSKI, LEE Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| HUESKE, KATHLEEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2008 |
| MAERSHBECKER, STEVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/12/2012 |
| PERHUS, ILA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/21/2021 |
| REICH, DONNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| SCHORSCH, KATHLEEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2023 |
| SOLEMSAAS, VICKIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2008 |
| TAFFE, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2010 |
| ROBINSON, MANDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/23/2023 |
| KIEDROWSKI, LEE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2024 |
| QUISSELL, ELIZABETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2024 |
| ROBINSON, MANDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/22/2024 |
| SENN, SARA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2024 |
| QUISSELL, ELIZABETH Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/30/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Richardton Health Center INC's rating?
Richardton Health Center INC has 5 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 Richardton Health Center INC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a North Dakota average of 5.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Richardton Health Center INC 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 Richardton Health Center INC?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Richardton Health Center INC and how do I contact it?
Richardton Health Center INC is at 8885 Highway 10, Richardton, ND 58652. Phone: (701) 974-3304.
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.