Lutheran Sunset Home
333 Eastern Ave · Grafton, ND · 58237 · 7013521901
87 certified beds Non profit - Church related
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,057 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 19, 2024
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected January 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $11,057 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355084 · certified since November 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.