Towner County Living Ctr
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 19 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Towner County Living Center is well-regarded for its cleanliness and attentive staff, making it a comfortable environment for residents. While families should be prepared for the high cost of care, the facility maintains a consistent reputation for providing a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
19 reviews analyzed“Towner County Living Center is described by reviewers as a clean, cozy, and friendly environment for seniors. Families appreciate the helpful and conscientious staff, though some note that the cost of care is high.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Friendly and caring staff
- Active engagement through daily activities
Concerns
- High cost of residency (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since the facility is known for being so clean and well-maintained, what specific cleaning protocols are in place for the residents' private rooms?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about how friendly and caring the staff is; how do you ensure this level of personal connection is maintained with such a small group of 28 residents?
- 3Could you tell us more about the daily activities and how you keep residents actively engaged with the community?
- 4With the high staffing rating you have, how does the team manage medical needs or emergencies during the overnight hours?
- 5Regarding the cost of residency, are there different tiers of care or specific services included in the monthly rate to help us understand the overall value?
- 6How does the nursing team address the recent state violations to ensure the facility continues to provide top-tier care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Moved my dad there today. Staff was very helpful and conscientious to his needs.”
“There is a good clean smell at the Towner County Living Center. Like all senior resident facilities, it is expensive. Ouch.”
“Cozy living in a friendly environment. They are always striving to keep the residents entertained with activities throughout the day!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents who got a urinary tract infection
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Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Towner County Living Center has accumulated 21 deficiencies across four surveys, with families filing complaints that triggered 7 of these violations. The most recurring issues involve medication management, food safety and nutrition, and resident safety hazards. While most deficiencies have been corrected, one safety hazard violation remains unresolved and ongoing from January 2026, which is concerning for resident protection.
Jan 14, 2026Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 14, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Sep 25, 2024Routine2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
Sep 7, 2023Routine2
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Sep 7, 2023Complaint6
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
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Towner County Living Ctr
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