North Dakota at a Glance

The Health Facilities Unit licenses and inspects North Dakota nursing facilities and receives long-term care concerns.

• Licenses and inspects North Dakota nursing facilities
• Receives complaints at 701-328-2352 or [email protected]
• Resident rights are compiled in the state’s Nursing Facility Residents’ Rights guide

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Families can speak with a North Dakota nursing home lawyer to understand if rights may have been violated.

North Dakota resident rights include:

• Right to be treated courteously, fairly, and with dignity
• Right to privacy, confidentiality, and use of personal possessions
• Right to immediate access at any time to family and designated visitors
• Right to participate in groups and activities
• Right to know how the facility operates, including daily rates and extra charges
• Right to equal treatment and care regardless of payment source
• Right to at least 30 days’ written notice before discharge, with bed-hold rights
• Right to participate in care planning and refuse treatment
• Right to voice grievances without retaliation
• Right to posted contact information for the Ombudsman and advocacy programs

Source: North Dakota Nursing Facility Residents’ Rights (ND HHS); 42 CFR § 483.10

Phone: 1-855-462-5465 (option 3)
Website: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/adults-and-aging/human-services/adults-and-aging/long-term-care-ombudsman-program

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in North Dakota, contact the HHS Health Facilities Unit.

Families can:

• Call 701-328-2352 or email [email protected]
• Contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-855-462-5465 (option 3) or [email protected]
• Report suspected crimes to local law enforcement

Include the facility name, resident name, dates, injuries, witnesses, and photos if available.

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Families may be able to sue a North Dakota nursing home when poor care caused injury or death.

Common claims include:

• Personal injury: The resident was harmed by neglect or abuse.
• Wrongful death: Poor care contributed to the resident’s death.

North Dakota has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.

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Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in North Dakota can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.

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