McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care
709 4th Avenue NE, Watford City, ND 58854
4 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care is a nursing home in Watford City, North Dakota, in Mckenzie County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 42 certified beds and it cares for an average of 38 residents a day. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1978. It is a nonprofit home. It has 4 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc, about 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Resident council
- Yes, residents have an organized council
- Residents on the day of the last inspection
- 34 (19 on Medicaid), on June 20, 2024
- Owner (organization)
- McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc (100%)
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care has 4 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 4/5
- Health inspections
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 4/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
- Long-stay residents
- 3/5
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- Not rated
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- Nonprofit (corporation)
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Resident or family council
- Resident council
- Certified since
- September 1, 1978
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 355072
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 709 4th Avenue NE, Watford City, ND 58854Mckenzie County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc709 4th Ave NE, Watford City · 0.1 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Long Term Care gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- July 24, 2025 · 4 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- None on record
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in North Dakota
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- North Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (ND Health and Human Services). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(855) 462-5465 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- State Health Insurance Counseling (SHIC) – North Dakota Insurance Department. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(888) 575-6611 · Official website
- Medicaid
- North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS) – Medical Services. Long-term care programs: Medicaid Waiver for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Basic Care Assistance Program (BCAP), Service Payments for the Elderly and Disabled (SPED) and Expanded SPED.(866) 614-6005 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- ND Health and Human Services – Health Facilities Unit.Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- Aging and Disability Resource-LINK (ADRL) – ND Health and Human Services.(855) 462-5465 · Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
At the same address
Other facilities with their own license or certification at the same address (for example, a campus with several levels of care).
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McKenzie County Healthcare Systems Basic Care
709 4th Ave NE, Watford City, ND 58854
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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