I had a very welcoming experience - the staff went all out for a fun Halloween event, my girls loved it and we're already looking forward to next year. The hardworking, wonderful staff deliver high-quality care and are easy to work with; I have no complaints.
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Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.20·(5)
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Care
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals
4.2
Amenities
4.2
Value
4.2
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Medicare Ratings
3·/ 5
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Location
Lutheran Sunset Home is located at 333 Eastern Ave, Grafton, ND, 58237.
About Lutheran Sunset Home
Lutheran Sunset Home is a well-established senior care community that has been serving residents with dedication and compassion for years. Nestled in a serene setting, the care home is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, where individuals can experience a sense of comfort and belonging. Designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, the facility offers a wide spectrum of care options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and specialized memory care services. This comprehensive approach ensures that as residents’ needs change over time, they can find continued support within the same caring community.
A unique aspect of Lutheran Sunset Home is its emphasis on nurturing both body and spirit. The community fosters meaningful engagement among residents through thoughtfully designed programs and activities. Residents enjoy access to elegant common areas such as the Sunset Chapel, which provides a peaceful space for spiritual enrichment and quiet reflection. The creative arts room and inviting sunrooms encourage social interaction and personal expression, while outdoor gardens provide opportunities for relaxation amid nature’s beauty. Dining plays an important role in daily life, with nutritious, chef-prepared meals served in a comfortable dining hall where friends gather for conversation and companionship.
Memory care is carefully tailored for those requiring specialized attention, with secure spaces and programming that support cognitive wellness and quality of life. At Lutheran Sunset Home, highly trained staff, including nurses and caregivers, work collaboratively to deliver individualized care, attentive to each resident’s preferences and health needs. Dedicated wellness programs and rehabilitation services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapies, are available on site, enabling residents to maintain independence and recover from illness or injury in familiar surroundings.
Life at Lutheran Sunset Home is further enriched through a variety of amenities and conveniences. The library is a favorite location for quiet reading or group activities, while the beauty salon and barbershop offer grooming services that support dignity and self-confidence. Transportation services make it easy for residents to visit local destinations for outings or appointments. Whether participating in organized social activities or enjoying quiet moments in private suites, residents and their families can take comfort in the community’s supportive, homelike environment. Through its commitment to holistic care and personal connection, Lutheran Sunset Home provides a safe and nurturing setting for seniors to thrive.
People often ask...
Lutheran Sunset Home offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
There are 7 photos of Lutheran Sunset Home on Mirador.
Yes, Lutheran Sunset Home allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 333 Eastern Ave, Grafton, ND 58237.
No, Lutheran Sunset Home does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In North Dakota, Health & Human Services' Health Facilities unit licenses care facilities and publishes the health and life-safety deficiencies found during inspections.
License number
SNF-lutheran-sunset-home-grafton
Facility type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Inspection Reports
36
Reports
79
Citations
0
Complaints
17
Years
19 Dec 2024Inspection
19 Dec 2024Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies related to resident funds security, assessment accuracy, care planning, rapid-acting insulin timing, transfers, food safety, and infection control during the December 2024 survey.
§483.10(f)(10)(vi)Surety Bond-Security of Personal Funds
§483.20(g)Accuracy of Assessments
§483.21(b)(2)(i)-(iii)Care Plan Timing and Revision
§483.21(b)(3)(i)Services Provided Meet Professional Standards
Found no deficiencies related to emergency preparedness or life safety during the survey.
21 May 2024Inspection
21 May 2024Inspection
Investigated injuries from transfers using mechanical lifts and identified failures to follow proper transfer procedures, resulting in injuries. Two lift-related deficiencies were identified.
CFR 483.25(d)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
CFR 483.25(d)Free of Accident Hazards/Supervision/Devices
25 Jan 2024Inspection
25 Jan 2024Inspection
Found that alleged neglect involving a resident elopement was not reported to the SSA as required.
CFR 483.12(b)(5)(i)(A)(B)(c)(1)(4)Reporting of alleged violations involving abuse, neglect and exploitation
03 Jan 2024Inspection
03 Jan 2024Inspection
Found no deficiencies.
02 Nov 2023Inspection
02 Nov 2023Inspection
Identified deficiencies in advance directives, care planning, food safety, and quality assurance oversight during the survey.
CFR 483.10(c)(6), 483.10(c)(8), 483.10(g)(12); 42 CFR part 489, subpart IRight to accept/refuse medical treatment and advance directives
CFR 483.21(b)(2) (i)-(iii)Care plan timing and revision
CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food procurement, storage, preparation, and sanitary service
CFR 483.75(g)(1)-(2); 483.80(c)Quality assessment and assurance participation by medical director
01 Nov 2023Life Safety
01 Nov 2023Life Safety
Found no deficiencies related to emergency preparedness or life safety code compliance. The survey conducted on 2023-11-01 indicated full compliance with applicable requirements.
14 Sept 2022Inspection
14 Sept 2022Inspection
Investigated findings revealed deficiencies in skin care, meal portioning, food storage, and infection control practices.
483.25Quality of care
483.60(c)Menus and nutritional adequacy
483.60(i)Food safety requirements
483.80Infection prevention and control
13 Sept 2022Life Safety
13 Sept 2022Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. The survey determined compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.
11 May 2021Life Safety
11 May 2021Life Safety
Identified multiple receptacles near sinks without GFCI protection, not meeting electrical safety requirements.
NFPA 70, 210.8, 210.8(B)Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel
06 May 2021Inspection
06 May 2021Inspection
Investigated deficiencies in anticoagulant management and infection control, including INR monitoring lapses for a resident on Coumadin and improper infection control practices related to PPE and device cleaning.
483.25Quality of care
483.80Infection prevention and control
04 Nov 2020Inspection
04 Nov 2020Inspection
Found no deficiencies identified in infection control during the COVID-19 focused survey; compliance with infection control requirements was confirmed.
16 Mar 2020Inspection
16 Mar 2020Inspection
Found no deficiencies related to infection control during a focused COVID-19 review.
25 Jul 2019Inspection
25 Jul 2019Inspection
Found multiple deficiencies across resident rights, transfer/discharge procedures, bed-hold notices, PASARR coordination, insulin administration timing, ADL assistance, bed-rail safety, and staff evaluations.
42 CFR 483.10Resident Rights
42 CFR 483.15Notice before transfer/Discharge
42 CFR 483.15(d)(1)-(2)Bed-hold notice upon transfer
42 CFR 483.20(e)Coordination of PASARR Level II
42 CFR 483.21(b)(3)(i)Services Provided Meet Professional Standards
42 CFR 483.24(a)(2)ADL Care Provided for Dependent Residents
42 CFR 483.25(n)Bed Rails
42 CFR 483.35(d)(7)Nurse Aide Perform Review
12 Jun 2019Life Safety
12 Jun 2019Life Safety
Found failures to properly test and maintain the wet chemical extinguishing system and the automatic sprinkler system; monthly inspections were missed and the annual sprinkler test was overdue.
NFPA 17A; NFPA 96; NFPA 101Wet chemical extinguishing system maintenance
NFPA 25; NFPA 101Sprinkler system maintenance and testing
20 Jul 2018Inspection
20 Jul 2018Inspection
Identified failures to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment due to an ant infestation in a resident room and incomplete routine cleaning; and failed to conduct a facility-wide assessment of resources needed for resident care.
Identified deficiencies in the automatic sprinkler system, with some heads near heaters lacking proper temperature ratings and overall coverage incomplete.
An investigation found multiple deficiencies in assessment coding, behavioral care, safety supervision, medication management, and laboratory supply practices.
Identified deficiencies in the automatic sprinkler system installation and in fire drill compliance. The deficiencies affected multiple sprinklers and missing quarterly drills.
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 8.3.2, 8.3.2.5(1), Table 8.3.2.5(a)(2); NFPA 101, 19.3.5.1–19.3.5.5, 19.4.2Sprinkler System Installation
NFPA 101, Fire Drills; sections 18.7.1.4–18.7.1.7 and 19.7.1.4–19.7.1.7Fire Drills
25 Aug 2016Inspection
25 Aug 2016Inspection
Investigated deficiencies found that staff failed to protect residents’ dignity, used lifts unsafely, administered medications improperly, and had poor hand hygiene during care.
483.15(a)DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF INDIVIDUALITY
483.20(k)(3)(i)SERVICES PROVIDED MEET PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
483.25(h)FREE OF ACCIDENT HAZARDS/SUPERVISION/DEVICES
483.65INFECTION CONTROL, PREVENT SPREAD, LINENS
25 Jul 2016Life Safety
25 Jul 2016Life Safety
Found multiple life-safety deficiencies in exit access, fire alarm maintenance, smoke detector placement, sprinkler coverage, and fire watch procedures.
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 19.2.2.2.4(2); 7.2.1.6.1(d); 7.1.10.1; 7.3.2Exit access and delayed-egress signage; obstructions in means of egress
NFPA 70; NFPA 72Fire alarm system maintenance/testing
NFPA 72 2-3.5.1; 19.3.4.5.1; 9.6.2.10.1Smoke detectors located too close to air diffusers/returns
NFPA 13; NFPA 101 19.3.5; 19.3.5.1Sprinkler coverage incomplete in Station 2 Tub Room
NFPA 13; 9.7.6.1Fire watch procedures when sprinkler system is out of service
30 Sept 2015Inspection
30 Sept 2015Inspection
Identified several deficiencies in assessment accuracy, wound care, transfers, chemical storage, infection control, and equipment safety.
Identified deficiencies in life safety: two hazardous-area doors lacked self-closing hardware and three exit-access doors projected into corridors, indicating noncompliance with fire-safety requirements.
NFPA 101 19.3.2.1Hazardous area doors without self-closing hardware
NFPA 101 7.2.1.4.4Exit access doors opening into egress corridor project more than 7 inches
28 Aug 2014Inspection
28 Aug 2014Inspection
The team documented deficiencies related to resident engagement, care planning accuracy, and transfers, with multiple observations indicating declines in activity participation and gaps in documentation.
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07 Aug 2014Life Safety
07 Aug 2014Life Safety
Found that the automatic sprinkler system was not installed or maintained to provide adequate coverage in several areas, creating a fire risk.
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection SystemsAutomatic sprinkler system installation and coverage
19 Sept 2013Inspection
19 Sept 2013Inspection
Investigated deficiencies found in care planning and resident safety, with failures to update plans and monitor residents’ needs.
—INITIAL COMMENTS
06 Aug 2013Life Safety
06 Aug 2013Life Safety
Investigated smoke detector testing and maintenance; found noncompliance with NFPA 72 due to missed sensitivity testing and improper testing intervals, with records not showing tests since 2010.
NFPA 72Smoke detector maintenance and sensitivity testing
06 Sept 2012Inspection
06 Sept 2012Inspection
Investigated a medication self-administration safety issue and housekeeping/maintenance concerns; SAM assessment for Resident #5 was not completed, and ventilation/fan maintenance issues were identified.
—Administration of Medications
—Housekeeping & Maintenance Services
26 Jun 2012Life Safety
26 Jun 2012Life Safety
Identified life-safety deficiencies including incomplete sprinkler coverage in the trash room and around the overhead door, inadequate separation and signage for liquid oxygen transfers, and issues with the emergency power supply remote alarm.
NFPA 13Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code StandardLife Safety Code – Separation and Signage for Oxygen Transfer
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code StandardLife Safety Code – Emergency Power and Alarm
26 Jun 2012Life Safety
26 Jun 2012Life Safety
Identified deficiencies related to sprinkler coverage and oxygen transfer practices, showing NFPA standards were not met.
NFPA 101 Life Safety CodeAutomatic sprinkler coverage (Trash Room)
NFPA 99 Standard for Health Care FacilitiesTransfer of liquid oxygen
NFPA 99 Standard for Health Care FacilitiesTransferring of oxygen
13 Oct 2011Inspection
13 Oct 2011Inspection
Determined substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements after a recertification and complaint survey.
26 Jul 2011Life Safety
26 Jul 2011Life Safety
Found no deficiencies. The Life Safety Code survey determined compliance with NFPA 101 as of 2011-07-26.
20 Oct 2010Inspection
20 Oct 2010Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to resident dignity, posted nurse staffing information, refrigerator temperatures, and safe oxygen storage and handling.
—Dignity and Respect of Residents
483.30(e) POSTED NURSE STAFFING INFORMATIONPOSTED NURSE STAFFING INFORMATION
—Personal Refrigerator Temperatures
NFPA-based/Code: NFPA 99, NFPA 70Oxygen Storage and Handling
07 Sept 2010Life Safety
07 Sept 2010Life Safety
Found that two areas were not protected by the fire sprinkler system, including the walk-in cooler/freezer and a communications closet.
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler SystemsWalk-in cooler/freezer and communications closet not protected by sprinkler system
22 Oct 2009Life Safety
22 Oct 2009Life Safety
Found deficiencies in the use of mechanical lift assistance during transfers, sanitation practices in the kitchen, and education/consent related to influenza vaccination.
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483.35(i)Sanitary Conditions
—Influenza vaccination/Immunization education and consent
28 Jul 2009Life Safety
28 Jul 2009Life Safety
Determined compliance with the minimum requirements of the 2000 Life Safety Code. Observed that there was no automatic sprinkler system.
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