Nursing Home Safety Scores — North Dakota
72 Medicare-certified nursing homes in North Dakota are rated using federal CMS inspection records, staffing data, and deficiency citations — translated into plain English. Facilities span Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, Dickinson, Garrison, and more. Scores updated monthly.
34 North Dakota facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 17 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully before choosing.
Data source and freshness
Scores are based on public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog files, including inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaints, and quality outcomes. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Before you choose care
Use these scores as a research starting point, then read each facility report, ask about recent inspections, and tour in person when possible.
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Compare North Dakota nursing homes by city, score band, and facility name. Start with the score, then open each report to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement, and quality outcomes before scheduling a visit.
Highest-scoring facilities
- SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH — Fargo, 93/100
- DAKOTA ALPHA — Mandan, 93/100
- RICHARDTON HEALTH CENTER INC — Richardton, 92/100
- ST LUKES HOME — Dickinson, 91/100
- ASHLEY MEDICAL CENTER NURSING HOME — Ashley, 89/100
Popular North Dakota searches: Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, Dickinson, Garrison, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Lisbon.
Showing 21 of 21 matching facilities (72 statewide)
| Facility | City | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER
Non profit - Corporation |
BEULAH | 63 | Use Caution | 86 |
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BAPTIST HEALTH & REHAB
Non profit - Church related |
BISMARCK | 61 | Use Caution | 140 |
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EVENTIDE FARGO
Non profit - Church related |
FARGO | 65 | Use Caution | 98 |
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SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH
Non profit - Corporation |
FARGO | 66 | Use Caution | 125 |
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BENEDICTINE LIVING CENTER OF GARRISON
Non profit - Church related |
GARRISON | 60 | Use Caution | 52 |
|
LUTHERAN SUNSET HOME
Non profit - Church related |
GRAFTON | 55 | Use Caution | 87 |
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VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA
Non profit - Church related |
GRAND FORKS | 68 | Use Caution | 196 |
|
WOODSIDE VILLAGE
Non profit - Church related |
GRAND FORKS | 68 | Use Caution | 138 |
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ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE
Non profit - Church related |
HANKINSON | 62 | Use Caution | 34 |
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SANFORD HILLSBORO CARE CENTER
Non profit - Corporation |
HILLSBORO | 59 | Use Caution | 34 |
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SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA
Non profit - Corporation |
JAMESTOWN | 66 | Use Caution | 100 |
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HILL TOP HOME OF COMFORT INC
Non profit - Corporation |
KILLDEER | 59 | Use Caution | 60 |
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Good Samaritan Society - Lakota
Non profit - Corporation |
LAKOTA | 60 | Use Caution | 38 |
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PARKSIDE LUTHERAN HOME
Non profit - Corporation |
LISBON | 64 | Use Caution | 40 |
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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY MILLER POINTE A PROSPERA CO
Non profit - Corporation |
MANDAN | 57 | Use Caution | 120 |
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NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM CARE CENTER
Government - City |
MCVILLE | 56 | Use Caution | 35 |
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LUTHERAN HOME OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Non profit - Corporation |
NEW ROCKFORD | 59 | Use Caution | 51 |
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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OAKES
Non profit - Corporation |
OAKES | 58 | Use Caution | 46 |
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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER
Non profit - Corporation |
PARK RIVER | 56 | Use Caution | 44 |
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TIOGA MEDICAL CENTER LTC
Non profit - Corporation |
TIOGA | 67 | Use Caution | 30 |
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MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS LONG TERM CARE
Non profit - Corporation |
WATFORD CITY | 55 | Use Caution | 42 |
Data sourced from CMS Provider Data and Care Compare. Scores computed by Senior Care Report Card using inspection history, staffing, enforcement, complaint, and quality outcome data. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice. Learn about our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions — North Dakota Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in North Dakota?
Senior Care Report Card lists 72 Medicare-certified nursing homes in North Dakota. All facilities include CMS inspection records, safety scores, staffing ratios, and deficiency citation history updated monthly.
How do I find a safe nursing home in North Dakota?
Use the Senior Care Report Card score to compare facilities. Scores above 85 indicate a Strong Safety Record. Filter by city or safety band, then review each facility's inspection history, deficiency citations, and staffing levels before making a decision.
What do North Dakota nursing home inspection scores mean?
Each facility receives a Senior Care Report Card score from 0 to 100 based on federal CMS inspection data. Scores of 85+ are Strong Safety Record. Scores of 70–84 are Generally Positive. Scores of 55–69 are Use Caution. Scores below 55 indicate Serious Concerns or Critical Issues.
How often is North Dakota nursing home data updated?
Data is refreshed monthly from the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Senior Care Report Card ingests new inspection records, staffing reports, and penalty information automatically.