Souris Valley Care Center
300 Main St S, Velva, ND 58790701338207246 certified beds · 40 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2024
Deficiencies
28
● 0● 23● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$175,053
4 fines
Last survey
2026-06-11
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 2
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · North Dakota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-07 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-20 | Complaint | 021 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-24 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-27 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-17 | Standard | 0102 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · North Dakota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-07Record 355109-20260611-F600
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 355109-20260611-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 355109-20260611-F657
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 355109-20260611-F757
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-10Record 355109-20260611-F760
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 355109-20260408-F600
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-13Record 355109-20260107-F580
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-13Record 355109-20260107-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-12-26Record 355109-20251120-F689
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-26Record 355109-20251120-F610
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-26Record 355109-20251120-F684
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity JHarm
Infection control
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 355109-20250424-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 355109-20250424-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 355109-20250424-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-15Record 355109-20250424-F689
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-19Record 355109-20240827-F760
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F689
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F697
F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F557
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F580
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F692
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-15Record 355109-20240417-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Civil money penalty | $107,150 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-04-24 | Civil money penalty | $26,761 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-08-27 | Civil money penalty | $8,824 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-04-17 | Civil money penalty | $32,318 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.48
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 0.93 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.42
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 4.42 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.97
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 3.80 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover63%
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover71%
Facility
North Dakota
National
North Dakota 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | North Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 10.1% | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 9.0% | 5.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.1% | 22.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 23.3% | 19.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.0% | 17.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finneseth, Alvin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Mary Liz Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Finneseth, Alvin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Flaherty, Dan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heisler, Valerie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kramer, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Larry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thom, Bonnie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Good Samaritan Society — 92 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or North Dakota.
No county cost figures on file for Mchenry.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot Health And Rehab, LLC Minot | 20.7 mi | 2026-06-15 | 0154 |
| Trinity Homes Minot | 21.2 mi | 2025-11-19 | 0255 |
| Benedictine Living Center Of Garrison Garrison | 35.4 mi | 2025-07-22 | 0131 |
| Garrison Mem Hosp Nsg Fac Garrison | 35.7 mi | 2026-04-08 | 0240 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Bottineau Bottineau | 57.9 mi | 2026-06-29 | 0283 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |