McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care
Nursing Home · Watford City, ND
CMS certification number355072
Contact & location
709 4TH Avenue NEWatford City, ND 58854
Mckenzie County
- Phone
- (701) 444-2331
- ZIP code
- 58854 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 42
- Residents per day
- 38.2 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1978
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.27 (state 4.42 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.17 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41 (state 0.52 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.69 (state 2.97 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.82 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 24, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 5.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-07-24 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-07-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-05 |
| 2024-06-20 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-20 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2024-06-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-25 |
| 2023-08-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-07-30 |
| 2023-07-19 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-07-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-07-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
| 2023-07-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-23 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Edis, Peter (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Faulkner, Cheryl (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brown, Gary (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bulzomi, Monty (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ceynar, Virginia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dodge, Jan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Faulkner, Cheryl (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heen, Krista (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merkle, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Quale, Randy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Voll, Justin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wisness, Chase (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edis, Peter (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loughman, Amanda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Merkle, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edis, Peter (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care?
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in North Dakota.
How many beds does McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care have?
It has 42 certified beds and cares for about 38 residents per day.
Has McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care?
(701) 444-2331. The facility is located at 709 4TH Avenue NE, Watford City, ND 58854.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.