About Missouri Slope
Missouri Slope, located in BISMARCK, ND, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Missouri Slope
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 5.48 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 5.48 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Missouri Slope provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 32 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 43 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 19.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.1% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.0% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 23.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 97.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 22.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 11.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 95.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 6.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 29.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 18.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 10 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- Total: 16 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Nov 01, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Nearby Hospitals
CHI ST ALEXIUS HEALTH
BISMARCK, ND
SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER BISMARCK
BISMARCK, ND
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
MISSOURI SLOPE LUTHERAN CARE CENTER, INC.
Ownership Structure
- MISSOURI SLOPE LUTHERAN CARE CENTER INC. Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- STEVE ANDRIST CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRIAN HEBERT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRIAN HEBERT ADP OF THE SNF
- MISSOURI SLOPE LUTHERAN CARE CENTER INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MISSOURI SLOPE LUTHERAN CARE CENTER INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- DARRELL NITSCHKE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JERRY SAUDE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- REIER THOMPSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- REIER THOMPSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- REIER THOMPSON ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota Alpha | N/A | 5 |
| Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co | N/A | 5 |
| St Gabriel's Community | N/A | 5 |
| Missouri Slope | N/A | 2 |
| Baptist Health and Rehab | N/A | 3 |
| Good Samaritan Society Miller Pointe A Prospera Co | N/A | 3 |
| St Vincent's - A Prospera Community | N/A | 1 |
| Sunset Drive - A Prospera Community | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Missouri Slope directly at 7012239407. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.