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Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

407 3rd Ave Se, Garrison, ND 5854026 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 4.0)

Below average in ND · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
2.24hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.79hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.6%
US
15.3%
ND
18.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
89.2%
US
93.4%
ND
98.4%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Better than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
12.1%
ND
4.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.3%
US
14.4%
ND
20.2%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.6%
US
19.5%
ND
17.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.4%
US
19.4%
ND
25.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.5%
Better than Avg
Here
95.5%
US
81.8%
ND
93.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Above state avg (5.4)
9 complaint-triggered

Garrison Memorial has faced multiple family complaints triggering federal inspections, with 9 of 23 deficiencies stemming from reported concerns. Recurring issues include care planning and quality standards, medication management, and nursing services, with some problems persisting across surveys from 2022 through early 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated complaints and overlapping care areas suggests ongoing challenges families should carefully consider.

Feb 27, 2025Complaint
7
0657ModerateCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0865ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0761MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 20, 2023Routine
6
0801ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0554MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0625MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify 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.

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0759MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0849MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Dec 20, 2023Complaint
2
0727ModerateCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Nov 30, 2022Routine
8
0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0686MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0726MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0732MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0758MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Commonspirit Health

Chain Size

19 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 13 of 19

Ownership & Management

Owners

Commonspirit Health

Owner · Organization

100%

Garrison Memorial Hospital

Owner · Organization

St Alexius Medical Center

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Bopp, TimothyOfficer / DirectorDahmen, KevinOfficer / DirectorGiese, JohnOfficer / DirectorHyder, Syed ShirazOfficer / DirectorKuiper, EvertOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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