The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER
BEULAH, ND · Medicare-certified · 86 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
3 of 5 stars overall. Inspection and quality are low at 2 of 5 stars, staffing is strong at 5 of 5 stars with 4.91 hours per resident per day above the 4.1 benchmark, and the facility has had $35,890 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.9091 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $35,890recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.9091.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.10
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.15
- Nurse aides
- 3.66
- Weekend nursing
- 4.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19.3%20%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%8.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.5%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%2.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.7%27.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.3%21.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.2%8.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.7%21.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—90.9%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $35,890 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $35,890 in total fines.
- $35,890
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 83 residents on an average day (97% of 86 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.