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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Valley Senior Living on Columbia

2900 14th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Valley Senior Living on Columbia, a 196-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Grand Forks, ND, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings 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: 7017877900

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
5.40
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
13
Inspection findings · 2 serious
$20K
Federal penalties (2)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
355067
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
196
Residents
185
In Hospital
No
County
Grand Forks
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 5.40 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.35 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.59
CNA Hours
3.46
Total Nursing Hours
5.40 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
40.5%
RN Turnover
17.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Valley Senior Living on Columbia

Valley Senior Living on Columbia operates 196 certified beds in Grand Forks, ND with approximately 185 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 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 (5★), and quality measures (3★). 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 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $20K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 5.40 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 1.35 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, Valley Senior Living on Columbia 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 40.5%, 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 (13 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 26, 2025 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

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 19, 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: Mar 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0849

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm May 16, 2024 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 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 16, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 8, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 13, 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 21.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 8.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 21.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.9% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 16.0% 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 100.0% No

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $20K

Date Type Amount
Jun 19, 2025 Fine $7K
May 16, 2024 Fine $13K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Valley Senior Living on Columbia?
Valley Senior Living on Columbia has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Valley Senior Living on Columbia?
Valley Senior Living on Columbia reports 5.40 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.35 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 40.5%.
How many beds does Valley Senior Living on Columbia have?
Valley Senior Living on Columbia has 196 certified beds with approximately 185 residents. The facility is located at 2900 14th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201.
Does Valley Senior Living on Columbia have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Valley Senior Living on Columbia has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Valley Senior Living on Columbia received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Valley Senior Living on Columbia has received 2 penalties totaling $20K.
Who owns Valley Senior Living on Columbia?
Valley Senior Living on Columbia is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Valley Senior Living on Columbia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Valley Senior Living on Columbia was on Jun 19, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Valley Senior Living on Columbia?
Valley Senior Living on Columbia 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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