Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
TOWNER COUNTY LIVING CTR
CANDO, ND · 28 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number 355068 · first certified April 1980
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within ND
5 citations — more than 70% of the 72 certified nursing homes in ND. Compared within ND rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in ND are typically surveyed 13–14 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 119 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 5 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in ND, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the ND figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in ND | 2 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2023 | 2 |
| September 25, 2024 | 0 |
| January 14, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2023-09-07 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2026-01-14 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2026-01-14 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-01-14 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-09-07 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 14, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 11, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 17, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 17, 2026) |
September 7, 2023 — 2 citations
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.