DAKOTA ALPHA Nursing Home


DAKOTA ALPHA (CCN: 355101) is a Non profit - Corporation facility located in MANDAN, ND (58554). The facility has an overall rating of 4/5, health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. It offers 20 certified beds and maintains an average of 18.3 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 5.33119 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since June 1, 1991 and the last listed health inspection was on July 13, 2023, The facility is located in Morton county and provides senior and nursing home care.

DAKOTA ALPHA Summary


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Provider Name: DAKOTA ALPHA

Address: 1303 27TH STREET NW, MANDAN, ND 58554

Phone: (701) 663-0376

County: Morton (290)

Ownership Type: Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 20

Average Residents Per Day: 18.3 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: HIT INC

First Approved Date: June 1, 1991

Affiliated Entity: ()

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 4 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 3 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: (2)

Staffing Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.01957, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.7273, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.5842, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.3116

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.33119

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.41422, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.7916

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.2543

Nurse Staff Turnover: 46.4, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 16.7, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.8754, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7111, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3140

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.28001, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7548, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 1.9007

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.79319

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.79675

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-07-13 (Score: 36), Cycle 2: 2022-03-16 (Score: 12), Cycle 3: 2021-01-27 (Score: 20)

Total Weighted Health Score: 25.333

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 0

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 650.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 1303 27TH STREET NW,MANDAN,ND,58554 (46.8502, -100.908)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-26

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-01

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-03

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-02

Citation on 2023-07-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-28

Citation on 2022-03-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-21

Citation on 2022-03-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-21

Citation on 2021-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-01-28

Citation on 2021-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-02

Citation on 2021-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-17

Citation on 2021-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-08

Citation on 2021-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-02-28


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-01

Citation on 2023-07-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-01

Citation on 2022-03-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0347, Version: New

Description: Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-28

Citation on 2022-03-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0355, Version: New

Description: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-23

Citation on 2022-03-21

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-31