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Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

709 4th Avenue Ne, Watford City, ND 5885442 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.02hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.69hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
11%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.3%
US
15.4%
ND
22.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
12.1%
ND
4.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.3%
Better than Avg
Here
10.3%
US
15.3%
ND
18.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
19.5%
ND
17.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
ND
98.4%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
4.9%
ND
5.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
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

4deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (5.4)
1 complaint-triggered
$6,300 in fines

A family filed a complaint about accident hazards in 2023, which was corrected. This facility shows recurring issues with care planning, accident prevention, and infection control across multiple surveys from 2023-2025, though all deficiencies have correction dates. The pattern of repeated problems in core care areas, including safety supervision and infection prevention protocols, suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Jul 24, 2025Routine
5
0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0554MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0605MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Jun 20, 2024Routine
3
0623ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625ModerateCorrected

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.

0657MinorCorrected

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.

Aug 23, 2023Complaint
1
0689Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jul 19, 2023Routine
5
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.

0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0353MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jul 19, 2023

$6,300

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Brown, GaryOfficer / DirectorBulzomi, MontyOfficer / DirectorCeynar, VirginiaOfficer / DirectorDodge, JanOfficer / DirectorFaulkner, CherylOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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