MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE — Nursing Home in WATFORD CITY, ND

709 4TH AVENUE NE, WATFORD CITY, ND, 58854 | 7014442331

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★★★☆ 4/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds38
Average Residents/Day34.9
CMS Certification Number355072

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 4.87 HPRD
RN Staffing 1.16 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection July 24, 2025
Total Deficiencies 4

MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (July 24, 2025).

Inspection Findings — July 24, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 5, 2025
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 5, 2025
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)
    Corrected — September 5, 2025
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)
    Corrected — September 5, 2025
CareQED Analysis

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care is a 38-bed nursing home in Watford City, North Dakota. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident day, above the North Dakota average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in July 2025, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.

The facility’s staffing levels and overall quality rating suggest it has more nursing coverage than many area homes, which can help with daily care. Ask how the facility has addressed the inspection findings specifically around infection prevention and its flu/pneumonia vaccination policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE Medicare and Medicaid certified?

MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE's CMS star rating?

MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE?

MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE reports 4.8656 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE have?

MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE has 38 certified beds.

Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.

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