Towner County Living Center
Cando, North Dakota
228 1st Ave, Cando, 58324
Towner County Living Center Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.84 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.31 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.51 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Non-profit organization
- Capacity
- 28 certified beds · ~28 avg residents/day (99% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Towner County Living Center is a non-profit, 28-bed skilled nursing facility located in Cando, North Dakota. The center maintains a five-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by five-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures. Its most recent health inspection resulted in a four-star rating.
Location
228 1st Ave, Cando, 58324, Cando, ND
Recent reviews
- Johanna Drumgole ★★★★☆ April 7, 2024
Nice and caring nursing home.
- Joe Plemel ★★★★★ February 15, 2024
Moved my dad there today. Staff was very helpful and conscientious to his needs.
- David Krack ★★★★★ January 14, 2023
There is a good clean smell at the Towner County Living Center. Like all senior resident facilities, it is expensive. Ouch.
- Kim Fife ★★★☆☆ August 17, 2019
It's a nursing home . None are pleasant ..
- Kinsey Oakland Maertens ★★★★★ October 28, 2017
Cozy living in a friendly environment. They are always striving to keep the residents entertained with activities throughout the day!
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Towner County Living Center?
- Towner County Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Towner County Living Center score on health inspections?
- Towner County Living Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Towner County Living Center?
- Towner County Living Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Towner County Living Center have?
- Towner County Living Center has 28 certified beds.
- Does Towner County Living Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Towner County Living Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Towner County Living Center located?
- Towner County Living Center is located at 228 1st Ave, Cando, 58324, Cando, North Dakota.
- How can I contact Towner County Living Center?
- You can reach Towner County Living Center by phone at +1 701-968-2600.
Nearby facilities
- Towner County Living Ctr 0.1 mi
228 1st Ave, Cando, ND, 58324
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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