EVENTIDE HEARTLAND
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Eventide Heartland in Devils Lake, North Dakota, has a Trust Grade of D, indicating below-average performance and some concerns regarding care quality. With a state rank of #47 out of 72 facilities, they fall in the bottom half, but they are the only nursing home in Ramsey County. The facility appears to be improving, as issues have decreased from 7 in 2024 to 6 in 2025. Staffing is a relative strength, with a turnover rate of 0%, much lower than the state average, meaning staff are likely familiar with the residents. However, the facility has faced some serious issues, including a failure to prevent a resident from being exposed in public areas, leading to emotional distress, and a concerning 35% medication error rate that could result in residents receiving incorrect doses. While there are positive aspects, families should be aware of these significant weaknesses when considering care for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- D
- In North Dakota
- #47/72
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $8,190 in fines. Lower than most North Dakota facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for North Dakota. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 27 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below North Dakota average (3.1)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Below median ($33,413)
Minor penalties assessed
The Ugly 27 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan to reflect the current status for 2 of 20 sampled residents (R...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
1. Based on observation, record review, policy review, professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for medication administration for 1...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of operator's instructions, and staff interview, the faci...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than five percent for 5 of 7 residents (Resident #2, ...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure posting of accurate and complete staffing information on 1 of 4 days of survey (April 27, 2025). Fai...
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Dec 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the resident and/or the resident's representative a written bed hold notice for 1 of 1 closed rec...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of the facility reported incident and investigation documents, and review of facility policy, the...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, facility incident report, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate medical record for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #9) reviewed for resi...
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Apr 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
THIS IS A REPEAT DEFICIENCY FROM THE SURVEY COMPLETED ON 02/15/23.
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure reasonable accommo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual (Version 1....
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan to reflect the resident's current status for 1 of 22 sample...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
THIS IS A REPEAT DEFICIENCY FROM THE SURVEY COMPLETED ON 04/20/23.
1. Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents recei...
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Apr 2023
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0583
(Tag F0583)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide confidentiality of electronic medication administration records (eMAR) for 2 of 3 medication...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to identify and report to the State ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the resident's representative and/or the State Long Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman a written notice of transfer for 1 of 6 sampled...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0637
(Tag F0637)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff interview, and review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide care and services to promote healing of pressure ulcers for 1 of 3 sampled residents with a pressure ulcer (Res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision necessary to prevent accidents for 1 of 1 supplemental resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of professional reference, and professional interview, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than five pe...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate labeling of medications for 2 of 5 residents (Resident #10 and #23) o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, professional reference, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow infe...
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Feb 2023
5 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of facility policies/procedures, review of the facility's investigation reports, and staff interv...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on information provided by the facility, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to promote care in a mann...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on information provided by the complainant, observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodation of needs regarding call lights for 1 of 4 sam...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of State Survey Agency reports, review of the facility investigation reports, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to report to the administrator and the...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on information provided by the complainant, observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services for 1 of 2 ...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • 27 deficiencies on record, including 1 serious (caused harm) violation. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • Grade D (43/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Eventide Heartland's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns EVENTIDE HEARTLAND an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within North Dakota, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Eventide Heartland Staffed?
CMS rates EVENTIDE HEARTLAND's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Eventide Heartland?
State health inspectors documented 27 deficiencies at EVENTIDE HEARTLAND during 2023 to 2025. These included: 1 that caused actual resident harm, 25 with potential for harm, and 1 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Eventide Heartland?
EVENTIDE HEARTLAND is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 78 certified beds and approximately 70 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in DEVILS LAKE, North Dakota.
How Does Eventide Heartland Compare to Other North Dakota Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Dakota, EVENTIDE HEARTLAND's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.1 and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Eventide Heartland?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Eventide Heartland Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, EVENTIDE HEARTLAND has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in North Dakota. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Eventide Heartland Stick Around?
EVENTIDE HEARTLAND has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Eventide Heartland Ever Fined?
EVENTIDE HEARTLAND has been fined $8,190 across 1 penalty action. This is below the North Dakota average of $33,161. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Eventide Heartland on Any Federal Watch List?
EVENTIDE HEARTLAND is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.