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Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care

Nursing Home Facility

709 4th Ave Ne, Watford City, ND 58854

Nursing Home Care Continuing Care (CCRC) Senior Living

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care is a senior care community located in Watford City, ND. It provides nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Watford City area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (701) 444-2331.

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care is licensed for 42 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.2 hours from a registered nurse.

The community is located in McKenzie County, ND.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected July 2025. Corrected by September 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

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

    Inspected July 2025. Corrected by September 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Inspected July 2025. Corrected by September 5, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

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

    Inspected July 2025. Corrected by September 5, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 42
  • Occupancy 91%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
  • Last health inspection July 2025

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