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title: "North Dakota Nursing Home Abuse Toolkit: Know Your Rights"
url: "https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/research/know-your-state-rights/north-dakota/"
description: "Look up ND nursing home inspection stats, resident rights laws, abuse hotlines, and how long you have to file a lawsuit."
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Know Your State's Nursing Home Rights

Every state has its own laws, watchdog agencies, and deadlines. Pick your state to see who regulates its nursing homes, what rights residents have, and exactly how to report abuse.

# North Dakota at a Glance

National Safety Standing Rank #9 of 51

72 Total Homes

22 Serious Deficiencies

67 Infection-Related Deficiencies

$2M in Penalties

3 Payment Suspensions

0.93 Avg RN Hours Per Resident / Day

### Resident Protection Strength

State Oversight Moderate

Staffing Requirements Limited

Penalties for Violations Limited

Access to Legal Help Moderate

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 LTCconcerns\@nd.gov
- Resident rights are compiled in the state’s Nursing Facility Residents’ Rights guide

[Visit the state agency site →](https://www.hhs.nd.gov/)

### Deadlines to Take Legal Action

PERSONAL INJURY 6 years

General claims usually run 6 years — among the longest in the nation. Claims about medical care typically run 2 years from discovery.

[Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/)

WRONGFUL DEATH 2 years

Generally runs from the date of death and is filed by the surviving family or personal representative.

[Learn more about filing deadlines →](https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/legal/statute-limitations/)

Regulatory & Industry Standards: Our information is based on guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), state health departments, and peer-reviewed research. We also refer to state Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs, which investigate complaints and advocate for residents.