FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Four Seasons Health Care Inc in Forman, North Dakota has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the quality of care provided. Ranking #58 out of 72 facilities in the state places it in the bottom half, though it is the only option in Sargent County. Despite having a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, suggesting good staff presence, the facility has a concerning history of fines totaling $135,559, which is higher than all other facilities in North Dakota. Recent inspections revealed serious issues, including a failure to protect a resident from sexual abuse and inadequate supervision leading to a resident's fall that caused injury. While the facility shows an improving trend in addressing issues, it is essential to weigh these strengths against the alarming deficiencies noted.
- Trust Score
- F
- In North Dakota
- #58/72
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 50% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $135,559 in fines. Higher than 75% of North Dakota facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 65 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of North Dakota nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 33 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Below North Dakota average (3.1)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Near North Dakota avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Well above median ($33,413)
Significant penalties indicating serious issues
The Ugly 33 deficiencies on record
Sept 2025
1 deficiency
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of a FRI, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents...
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Oct 2024
14 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
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide necessary care and services for 1 of 1 closed record resident (Resident #28) reviewed. Failure to...
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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 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 or the resident's representative a written bed hold notice at the time of the transf...
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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
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of the North Dakota Provider Manual Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) and Level of Care Screening Procedures for Long Term Care Services, and staff int...
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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 F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to review and revise care plans to reflect the residents' current status for 3 of 12 sampled re...
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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 F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, review of professional reference, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 resid...
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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
1. Based on observation, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to properly utilize assistive devices necessary to prevent accidents and/or injury for 1 of 3 sampled residen...
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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 F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medications were properly dated, expired medications are discarded, and medications were securely st...
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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
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control and prevention for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #11) observed duri...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 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
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment in multiple areas of the facility (supply room,...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 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
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manua...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 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 F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on confidential resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure the availability of sufficient nursing staff to respond to residents' needs for 3 of 3 confidential residents (Residents A, B, ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 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
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to prepare and store food in a sanitary manner in 1 of 1 kitchen and 1 of 2 resident refrigerators (main lobby...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 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 F0865
(Tag F0865)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of the State Agency (SA) facility files, review of the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, review of facility policy, survey findings, and staff inte...
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MINOR
(C)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
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 3 of 4 days of survey (October 27-29, 2024)...
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Nov 2023
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission for 1 of 1 new admission (Resident #130). Fai...
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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
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to review ...
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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
Based on observation, review of facility policy and staff interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 insulin administration observed during medication admin...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, review of facility policy, record review, and staff and resident interview, the facility failed to provide...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, review of professional reference, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to...
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Aug 2023
1 deficiency
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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, review of the facility reported investigation, review of facility policies, review of personnel records, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide appropriate and suf...
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Mar 2023
2 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
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
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 policy, review of facility's fall investigation report, and staff interview, the faci...
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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 information provided by the complainant, record review, review of State Survey Agency reports, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to report to the State Surve...
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Sept 2022
10 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 1. Based on observation, policy review, review of the Volaro Operator's Manual, record review, and staff interview, the facility...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0554
(Tag F0554)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the interdisciplinary team assessed the appropriateness to self-administer medication...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to complete a status change assessment for 1 of 1 sampled residents (Resident #19) reviewed for Preadmission Screening...
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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, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than five percent for 1 of 7 residents (Resident #14)...
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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, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to store all medications in a secure manner in 1 of 1 medication cart. Failure to store all medications secure...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0887
(Tag F0887)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to offer the COVID19 vaccine and provide education to unvaccinated residents (and/or their legal representatives) regarding the benefit...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
MASKS
- Observation on 09/12/22 at 12:10 p.m. showed an unidentified housekeeper going in and out of a resident's room wearing a surgical mask below their nose.
- Observation on 09/12/22 at 5:00 p.m. ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, review of the North Dakota Plumbing Code, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide an air gap for 2 of 2 food handling fixtures located in the kitchen area. Failure to...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of Medicare Part A letters/notices, facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage (SNFABN...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "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.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 1 life-threatening violation(s), Special Focus Facility, 4 harm violation(s), $135,559 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 33 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $135,559 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in North Dakota. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Four Seasons Health Care Inc's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much 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 Four Seasons Health Care Inc Staffed?
CMS rates FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 50%, compared to the North Dakota average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 60%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Four Seasons Health Care Inc?
State health inspectors documented 33 deficiencies at FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC during 2022 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 4 that caused actual resident harm, 26 with potential for harm, and 2 minor or isolated issues. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Four Seasons Health Care Inc?
FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC 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 33 certified beds and approximately 23 residents (about 70% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in FORMAN, North Dakota.
How Does Four Seasons Health Care Inc Compare to Other North Dakota Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Dakota, FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (50%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Four Seasons Health Care Inc?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations and the substantiated abuse finding on record.
Is Four Seasons Health Care Inc Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility is currently on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes nationwide). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in North Dakota. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Four Seasons Health Care Inc Stick Around?
FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC has a staff turnover rate of 50%, which is about average for North Dakota nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Four Seasons Health Care Inc Ever Fined?
FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC has been fined $135,559 across 4 penalty actions. This is 3.9x the North Dakota average of $34,434. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.
Is Four Seasons Health Care Inc on Any Federal Watch List?
FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE INC is currently an SFF Candidate, meaning CMS has identified it as potentially qualifying for the Special Focus Facility watch list. SFF Candidates have a history of serious deficiencies but haven't yet reached the threshold for full SFF designation. The facility is being monitored more closely — if problems continue, it may be added to the official watch list. Families should ask what the facility is doing to address the issues that led to this status.