ElderGrade
B

75.4/100

Above average

Lutheran Sunset Home

333 Eastern Ave, Grafton, ND 58237

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 2 in Walsh County (701) 352-1901
Certified beds
87
Occupancy
94%
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.

  • 1 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.

  • $11,057 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

24.9/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -1.1 for 20 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22.5/30

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

  • 4.99 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.66 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 16% 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

5/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $11,057 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 4.04 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.66 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.39 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 32.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 26, 2026 (5 months ago).

E Feb 26, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 26, 2026 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0849 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 26, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 19, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CORRICK, ROBERTA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DUSEK, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HANSON, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LEE, TAMMY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NILSON, BRAD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PASTOREK, KARI Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WYSOCKI, ANDREW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
TOMPKINS, TREVOR Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
TOMPKINS, TREVOR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VISCITO, MATTHEW Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TOMPKINS, TREVOR Individual ADP OF THE SNF
VISCITO, MATTHEW Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Lutheran Sunset Home

What is the ElderGrade for Lutheran Sunset Home? +

Lutheran Sunset Home holds an ElderGrade of B (75.4 out of 100), which we describe as "above 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 Lutheran Sunset Home? +

Residents receive an average of 4.04 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lutheran Sunset Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 20 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 Lutheran Sunset Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lutheran Sunset Home 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.