Nursing homes › North Dakota › Souris Valley Care Center
300 Main St S, Velva, ND 58790 · (701) 338-2072 · 46 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Good Samaritan Society, a group operating 92 facilities in 9 states. Group record: average rating 3.0/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,150,138 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.42 (North Dakota median: 4.39). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 2.97. Nursing staff turnover: 63%.
All-time on record: 28 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-07 |
| 2026-06-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-06-11 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-06-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-06-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2026-04-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-08 |
| 2026-01-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2026-01-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-20 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-04-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Implement 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-04-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Fine | $107,150 |
| 2025-04-24 | Fine | $26,761 |
| 2024-08-27 | Fine | $8,824 |
| 2024-04-17 | Fine | $32,318 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS, MARY LIZ | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2014 |
| FINNESETH, ALVIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2014 |
| FLAHERTY, DAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2014 |
| HEISLER, VALERIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2014 |
| KRAMER, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2014 |
| LEE, LARRY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2014 |
| THOM, BONNIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/28/2014 |
| THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/1991 |
| FINNESETH, ALVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2012 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Souris Valley Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 355109), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/souris-valley-care-center-velva-nd/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 355109. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.