Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in North Dakota
Key metrics for nursing homes in North Dakota including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, North Dakota has a total of 73 active skilled nursing facilities with 5,053 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 779,261, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 154.22 persons in North Dakota.
There were 4,517 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 89.39%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, North Dakota has added 0 new beds and lost 48 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for North Dakota and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.93 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.97 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.51 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.41 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in North Dakota
COVID-19 Infections in North Dakota Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in North Dakota there were a total of 80 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
North Dakota lost 2 skilled nursing facilities and 48 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Heart of America Care Center | 26 |
| Northwood Deaconess Health Cnt | 22 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in North Dakota.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in North Dakota based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Smp Health - St Aloisius 325 E BREWSTER ST HARVEY, ND |
2.00
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Bethany On 42nd 4255 30TH AVE S FARGO, ND |
6.00
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St Lukes Home 242 10TH ST W DICKINSON, ND |
7.00
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Smp Health - St Catherine South 3102 S UNIVERSITY DR FARGO, ND |
7.00
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Aneta Parkview Health Ctr 113 5TH ST S ANETA, ND |
7.00
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North Dakota Veterans Home 1600 VETERANS DRIVE LISBON, ND |
7.00
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Richardton Health Center Inc 8885 HIGHWAY 10 RICHARDTON, ND |
8.00
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Pembilier Nursing Center 500 DELANO AVE WALHALLA, ND |
9.00
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St Benedicts Health Center 851 4TH AVE E DICKINSON, ND |
9.00
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Dakota Alpha 1303 27TH STREET NW MANDAN, ND |
9.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in North Dakota based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Sunset Drive - A Prospera Community 1011 BOUNDARY ST NW MANDAN, ND |
405.75
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Rolette Community Care Center 804 STATE STREET ROLETTE, ND |
258.00
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Souris Valley Care Center 300 MAIN ST S VELVA, ND |
164.50
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Good Samaritan Society - Larimore 501 E FRONT ST LARIMORE, ND |
141.00
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St Vincent's - A Prospera Community 1021 N 26TH ST BISMARCK, ND |
137.00
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Wedgewood Manor 804 MAIN ST W CAVALIER, ND |
115.75
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Good Samaritan Society - Bottineau 725 E 10TH ST BOTTINEAU, ND |
109.25
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Trinity Homes 305 8TH AVE NE MINOT, ND |
107.00
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Hill Top Home of Comfort Inc 95 HILL TOP DR KILLDEER, ND |
98.75
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Western Horizons Care Center 1104 HWY 12 HETTINGER, ND |
89.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in North Dakota Compared to Nationwide
We have compared North Dakota nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.20 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 2.90 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 4.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 5.10 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 1.30 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 63.00 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.97 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.51 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.93 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.44 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.41 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.81 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.59 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.04 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 49.10 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 37.90 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.20 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.21 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.59 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.37 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.99 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.00 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 27,715.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 20.21 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.58 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.60 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.85 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 4.50 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.18 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 5.05 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 98.41 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 22.58 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 93.20 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.43 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 18.31 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 17.46 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 98.79 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 88.29 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.25 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 25.26 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 19.06 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 10.36 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.47 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.89 | Higher |