The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA
GRAND FORKS, ND · Medicare-certified · 196 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
4 of 5 overall
VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA (Grand Forks, ND) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing at 5 out of 5 stars and 5.35 reported nurse hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark. Health inspection and quality measures are both 3 out of 5 stars, and it has had $20,112 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.3454 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 26, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $20,112recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.3454.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57
- Nurse aides
- 3.42
- Weekend nursing
- 4.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 12%
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
22.3%15.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.8%5.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%6.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.6%3.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0.6%0.6%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.9%22.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
29%20.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.5%15.9%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%2.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.6%22.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.3%Worsening
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 seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $7,008 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,104 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $20,112 in total fines.
- $7,008
Federal fine
Jun 19, 2025
- $13,104
Federal fine
May 16, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 186 residents on an average day (95% of 196 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.