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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Benedictine Living Center of Garrison

609 4th Ave NE, Garrison, ND 58540

Benedictine Living Center of Garrison, a 52-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Garrison, ND, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Phone: 7014632226

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.14
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
16
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$8K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
355064
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
52
Residents
48
In Hospital
No
County
Mclean
Last Inspection
Jul 22, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.14 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.76 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.21
CNA Hours
2.18
Total Nursing Hours
3.14 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.11
Nursing Turnover
40.6%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Benedictine Living Center of Garrison

Benedictine Living Center of Garrison operates 52 certified beds in Garrison, ND with approximately 48 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (1★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $8K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.76 per resident day, the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Benedictine Living Center of Garrison falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 40.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 22, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 13, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 18, 2025 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 17, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 5, 2025 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 22, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 23, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 23, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 24, 2024 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 16, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0710

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0554

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2023 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2023 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 17.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 23.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 25.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 12.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 28.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $8K

Date Type Amount
Jun 18, 2025 Fine $8K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Benedictine Living Center of Garrison?
Benedictine Living Center of Garrison has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at Benedictine Living Center of Garrison?
Benedictine Living Center of Garrison reports 3.14 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.76 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 40.6%.
How many beds does Benedictine Living Center of Garrison have?
Benedictine Living Center of Garrison has 52 certified beds with approximately 48 residents. The facility is located at 609 4th Ave NE, Garrison, ND 58540.
Does Benedictine Living Center of Garrison have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Benedictine Living Center of Garrison has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Benedictine Living Center of Garrison received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Benedictine Living Center of Garrison has received 1 penalties totaling $8K.
Who owns Benedictine Living Center of Garrison?
Benedictine Living Center of Garrison is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Benedictine Living Center of Garrison last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Benedictine Living Center of Garrison was on Jul 22, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Benedictine Living Center of Garrison?
Benedictine Living Center of Garrison is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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