ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc

95 Hill Top Dr, Killdeer, ND 58640

CMS 2/5 stars (701) 764-5682
Certified beds
60
Occupancy
99%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $198,960 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

27.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.99 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 18% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 33% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $198,960 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.33 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.99 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 33.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: August 27, 2025 (11 months ago).

D Aug 27, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

K Jul 16, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Jul 16, 2024 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

K Jul 16, 2024 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Jul 16, 2024 F0641 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 16, 2024 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 26, 2023 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BICE, CINDY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BROWN, DEBBIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CARLSON, KLAY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DOLEZAL, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KNUTSON, DONNA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LEADBETTER, GERRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ROHDE, SANDRA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STROH, DAWN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TUHY, NANCY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LEADBETTER, GERRY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc

What is the ElderGrade for Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc? +

Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc? +

Residents receive an average of 4.33 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 7 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Hill Top Home Of Comfort Inc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.