WESTERN HORIZONS CARE CENTER

πŸ“ 1104 HWY 12, hettinger, ND 58639 πŸ“ž 7015672401 πŸ›οΈ 45 beds

Inspection History Overview

103
Total Violations
9 years of data
$63,661
Total Fines
6 penalties
6
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2025 1 violations

Tag 0689 G Jan 16, 2025

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

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 7, 2025

2024 13 violations

Tag 0554 D Jul 24, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 21, 2024
Tag 0582 D Jul 24, 2024

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 16, 2024
Tag 0641 D Jul 24, 2024

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 27, 2024
Tag 0645 D Jul 24, 2024

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 16, 2024
Tag 0657 D Jul 24, 2024

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 21, 2024
Tag 0689 D Jul 24, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 5, 2024
Tag 0699 D Jul 24, 2024

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 21, 2024
Tag 0790 D Jul 24, 2024

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 31, 2024
Tag 0806 D Jul 24, 2024

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 27, 2024
Tag 0812 E Jul 24, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 21, 2024
Tag 0921 E Jul 24, 2024

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 28, 2024
Tag 0925 E Jul 24, 2024

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 28, 2024
Tag 0689 D Jun 19, 2024

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 19, 2024

2023 10 violations

Tag 0580 D Aug 29, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0623 D Aug 29, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0625 C Aug 29, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0637 D Aug 29, 2023

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0657 E Aug 29, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0658 D Aug 29, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0689 K Aug 29, 2023

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

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0880 E Aug 29, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0882 F Aug 29, 2023

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023
Tag 0948 D Aug 29, 2023

Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 6, 2023

2022 4 violations

Tag 0625 D May 18, 2022

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 16, 2022
Tag 0658 D May 18, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2022
Tag 0686 D May 18, 2022

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2022
Tag 0761 D May 18, 2022

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 10, 2022

2021 11 violations

Tag 0580 D Jul 20, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 11, 2021
Tag 0609 D Jul 20, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 11, 2021
Tag 0689 J Jul 20, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 11, 2021
Tag 0578 E Mar 17, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Tag 0584 D Mar 17, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Tag 0658 D Mar 17, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Tag 0689 D Mar 17, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Tag 0692 D Mar 17, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Tag 0801 E Mar 17, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Tag 0812 E Mar 17, 2021

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

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021
Tag 0868 D Mar 17, 2021

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 21, 2021

2020 2 violations

Tag 0727 D Sep 16, 2020

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 8, 2020
Tag 0689 G Jul 6, 2020

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2020

2019 21 violations

Tag 0554 D Dec 19, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0584 D Dec 19, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0623 D Dec 19, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0637 D Dec 19, 2019

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0641 D Dec 19, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0657 E Dec 19, 2019

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0658 D Dec 19, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0677 E Dec 19, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0686 G Dec 19, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0687 D Dec 19, 2019

Provide appropriate foot care.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0692 D Dec 19, 2019

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0695 D Dec 19, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0700 D Dec 19, 2019

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0725 E Dec 19, 2019

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0790 D Dec 19, 2019

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0812 D Dec 19, 2019

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0880 D Dec 19, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 23, 2020
Tag 0558 D Jul 11, 2019

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 14, 2019
Tag 0679 D Jul 11, 2019

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 14, 2019
Tag 0692 D Jul 11, 2019

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Aug 14, 2019

2018 7 violations

Tag 0641 D Dec 20, 2018

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2019
Tag 0644 D Dec 20, 2018

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2019
Tag 0657 D Dec 20, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2019
Tag 0658 D Dec 20, 2018

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2019
Tag 0692 D Dec 20, 2018

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2019
Tag 0760 D Dec 20, 2018

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2019
Tag 0761 D Dec 20, 2018

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 24, 2019

2017 34 violations

Tag 0157 D Jun 7, 2017

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0164 D Jun 7, 2017

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0166 E Jun 7, 2017

Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0176 E Jun 7, 2017

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined safe.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0203 D Jun 7, 2017

Provide timely notification to the resident before transfer or discharge.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0221 D Jun 7, 2017

Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0225 D Jun 7, 2017

1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0241 G Jun 7, 2017

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0246 E Jun 7, 2017

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0250 G Jun 7, 2017

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0253 F Jun 7, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0254 F Jun 7, 2017

Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0272 E Jun 7, 2017

Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0273 F Jun 7, 2017

Assess in a timely manner the resident when the resident enters the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0275 E Jun 7, 2017

Completely assess the resident at least every twelve months.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0278 F Jun 7, 2017

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0280 E Jun 7, 2017

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2017
Tag 0281 E Jun 7, 2017

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

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0284 D Jun 7, 2017

Develop a post-discharge plan with the resident and family for the resident's care after leaving the nursing home.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017
Tag 0310 F Jun 7, 2017

Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 21, 2017

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2025 1 penalties totaling $26,598

$26,598
Fine
January 16, 2025
Average: $26,598 | Range: $26,598 - $26,598

2021 2 penalties totaling $15,174

$975
Fine
August 16, 2021
$14,199
Fine
July 20, 2021
Average: $7,587 | Range: $975 - $14,199

2020 2 penalties totaling $11,401

$650
Fine
August 17, 2020
$10,751
Fine
July 6, 2020
Average: $5,701 | Range: $650 - $10,751

2019 1 penalties totaling $10,488

$10,488
Fine
December 19, 2019
Average: $10,488 | Range: $10,488 - $10,488

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August 29, 2023
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May 18, 2022
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July 20, 2021
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March 17, 2021
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Ownership Information

Non profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
355042
355042
7015672401
Adams

Historical Ownership Records

August 25, 2025
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