Western Horizons Care Center
1104 HWY 12, HETTINGER, ND 58639 · CCN 355042
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 40
- Avg residents/day
- 32.2
- Phone
- 7015672401
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 | 2025-09-04 | 8 | 5.4 | 9.5 | +2.6 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-24 | 16 | 6.3 | 9.8 | +9.7 worse |
| 3 | 2023-08-29 | 10 | 5.1 | 9.3 | +4.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.72 | 67.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.01 | 54.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.72 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $71,991
- Number of fines
- 3
- Number of penalties
- 3
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (34)1 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-09-04 · Health
Actual harm
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-05
Actual harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-04 · Health · corrected 2025-09-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-16 · Health · corrected 2025-02-07
Actual harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-11-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-11-14 · Health · corrected 2024-11-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16
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.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-07-24 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-19 · Health · corrected 2024-06-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0625Notify 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.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- KF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0948Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.2023-08-29 · Health · corrected 2023-10-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANUM, JOSHUA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-18 |
| STADHEIM, NATHAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-19 |
| UECKER, MALLORY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-18 |
| ERICKSON, DANIEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-11-04 |
| FINK, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-10-01 |
| MELLMER, HEIDI | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-11-04 |
| SKOGEN, SETH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-10-01 |
| VLIEM, KATHY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-10-01 |
| WICKSTROM, LAURIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-09-25 |
| FREELAND, ALYSON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-10-03 |
| STADHEIM, NATHAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-09-17 |
| RANUM, JOSHUA | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2003-07-01 |
| STADHEIM, NATHAN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2012-09-17 |
| UECKER, MALLORY | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2024-10-16 |
Other facilities in HETTINGER
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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.