MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE
709 4TH AVENUE NE, WATFORD CITY, ND 58854 · CCN 355072
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 42
- Avg residents/day
- 35.7
- Phone
- 7014442331
Inspection history vs North Dakota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | North Dakota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-07-24 | 4 | 5.4 | 9.5 | -1.4 better |
| 2 | 2024-06-20 | 3 | 6.3 | 9.8 | -3.3 better |
| 3 | 2023-07-19 | 5 | 5.1 | 9.3 | -0.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.69 | 41.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.02 | 11.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.74 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $6,300
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (12)1 actual harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-06-20 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0625Notify 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.2024-06-20 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-06-20 · Health · corrected 2024-07-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-23 · Health · corrected 2023-07-30
Actual harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-08-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2004-07-01 |
| EDIS, PETER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-12-31 |
| BROWN, GARY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-01 |
| BULZOMI, MONTY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-01 |
| CEYNAR, VIRGINIA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-01 |
| DODGE, JAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-01 |
| FAULKNER, CHERYL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2004-07-01 |
| HEEN, KRISTA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-30 |
| MERKLE, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-08-01 |
| QUALE, RANDY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-04-27 |
| VOLL, JUSTIN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-01-01 |
| WISNESS, CHASE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| EDIS, PETER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-12-31 |
| LOUGHMAN, AMANDA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2025-06-09 |
| MERKLE, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-08-01 |
Other facilities in WATFORD CITY
| Name | Overall | Beds |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.