The 10 Worst Nursing Homes in North Dakota

Finding the Right Nursing Home in North Dakota: Why It Matters

When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved ones in North Dakota, it's crucial to have access to accurate and comprehensive information. Our "Worst Nursing Homes in North Dakota" page aims to provide you with insights into the facilities that have fallen short in various aspects of care. Understanding these ratings can help you make more informed decisions and ensure the well-being of those who matter most.

Top Worst Nursing Homes in North Dakota

Our state rankings highlight the nursing homes in North Dakota that have received the lowest quality scores based on a variety of factors, including health inspections, staffing levels, and resident care. These scores are designed to give you a clear picture of which facilities may require closer scrutiny.

Factors Considered:

• Health and safety inspections
• Staffing ratios
• Resident care and outcomes
• Compliance with federal and state regulations

Our scoring methodology is transparent and designed to provide an unbiased look at each facility's performance. Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.

Disclaimer: Our rankings are based on data collected from reputable sources, including government reports and independent evaluations. While we strive for accuracy, we encourage you to visit facilities and conduct your own research before making any decisions.

Worst Nursing Homes in North Dakota By City

Every city in North Dakota has its own set of challenges and standards when it comes to nursing home care. To help you find the information most relevant to your location, we've compiled city-specific rankings of the worst-rated nursing homes. Click on the links below to explore the detailed lists for each city.

Worst Nursing Homes in Fargo

• The Meadows On University (62)
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (2026-01-16)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2026-01-09)
• Fargo Elim Health Care Center (58)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2026-04-16)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2026-04-16)
• Smp Health - St Catherine North (26)
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (2026-03-09)
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. (2026-02-24)
• Eventide Fargo (26)
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (2025-10-10)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2025-10-10)
• Bethany On University (14)
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. (2026-03-17)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2026-03-17)
• Smp Health - St Catherine South (7)
  • Post nurse staffing information every day. (2025-07-02)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2025-07-02)
• Bethany On 42nd (6)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2025-05-23)
  • Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (2024-04-01)

Worst Nursing Homes in Bismarck

• St Vincent's - A Prospera Community (137)
  • Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction. (2025-05-28)
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (2025-05-10)
• Baptist Health and Rehab (44)
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (2025-07-15)
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (2025-05-21)
• Missouri Slope (43)
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (2025-04-21)
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (2025-04-21)
• St Gabriel's Community (22)
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (2026-03-16)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2025-07-31)
• Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co (16)
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities. (2026-03-27)
  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. (2026-03-27)

Worst Nursing Homes in Grand Forks

• Valley Senior Living On Columbia (35)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2025-08-19)
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (2025-07-18)
• Woodside Village (16)
  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. (2026-05-21)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2026-04-30)

Worst Nursing Homes in Minot

• Trinity Homes (107)
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (2025-11-17)
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. (2025-09-27)
• Minot Health and Rehab, LLC (73)
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (2026-01-07)
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (2025-09-07)

Worst Nursing Homes in West Fargo

• Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/tcu (13)
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (2026-03-20)
  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. (2026-03-13)

Related Lists and Resources

While it's important to be aware of the lowest-rated facilities, we also provide resources to help you find the best care available. Check out our other lists to find top-rated nursing homes and facilities that excel in specific areas.

• Best Nursing Homes in North Dakota
• Analysis of Nursing Homes in North Dakota

Making Informed Decisions

Understanding our rankings and how they are derived can empower you to make better choices for your loved ones. Remember, a low rating in one area doesn't necessarily mean a facility is entirely unsuitable; it's a starting point for further investigation.

Tips for Evaluating Nursing Homes in North Dakota:

• Schedule visits to potential facilities
• Speak with staff and residents
• Review recent inspection reports
• Consider the specific needs of your loved one

Disclaimer: NursingHomeDatabase.com does not have a relationship, either commercial or otherwise, with any of the skilled nursing facilities referred to on this site. This is an independent resource that tries to make more and better information available to the public.

More Resources for Families

Navigating the world of nursing home care can be overwhelming. Here are some resources to help you make the best decisions for your family:

• The Role of Family in Nursing Home Care
• Navigating Medicaid for Nursing Home Care
• How to Handle a Nursing Home Discharge
• Understanding Nursing Home Ratings and What They Mean
• Questions to Ask During a Nursing Home Visit