Public Record
Towner County Living Ctr
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 28
- Avg. residents per day
- 27.4
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 28
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-14
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Citations
28 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0756Generalpotential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0347Generalpotential for harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection8 deficiencies
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- View inspection reportInspection2 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection8 deficiencies
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Towner County Living Ctr?
- Towner County Living Ctr is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cando, ND, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 355068.
- What is the CMS rating for Towner County Living Ctr?
- Towner County Living Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Towner County Living Ctr have?
- Towner County Living Ctr is certified for 28 beds. It serves an average of 27.4 residents per day.
- How many citations does Towner County Living Ctr have?
- Towner County Living Ctr has 28 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Towner County Living Ctr last inspected?
- Towner County Living Ctr was last inspected on January 14, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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