McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care, Watford City
709 4th Avenue NE, Watford City, ND 58854 · 30 mi
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality3/5
- 42 beds
- Nonprofit
Nursing Home in Williston, ND · CMS Data August 2026
Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 90-bed nonprofit nursing home in Williston, ND. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 16, 2026, cited 14 health deficiencies.
1515 2nd Ave West
Williston, ND 58801
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.8 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.1 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.3 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.0 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 63% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 50% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
| Last standard health inspection | April 16, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 14 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 2 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 13% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 8.8% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 13% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 10% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.8% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 25% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
| Certified beds | 90 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 75 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | August 1978 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and North Dakota's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (toll-free (855) 462-5465, select option 3, or (701) 328-4617) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in North Dakota.
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Williston nursing homes page.
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