Bethany on University
Nursing home in Fargo, North Dakota, CMS certification number 355086
201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103 · Cass County
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 172
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Last standard inspection
- February 12, 2026
- Deficiencies at that inspection
- 3
- Fines in 3 years
- No fines
Does Bethany on University take Medicare and Medicaid?
Yes to both. Bethany on University is certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare can pay for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay; Medicaid can pay for long-term care once you qualify.
Certification isn't a promise of an open bed. Ask how many Medicaid beds it has free and whether it keeps residents who move from Medicare to Medicaid. Our guide explains what Medicare pays for.
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. The overall rating starts from health inspections, then moves up or down for staffing and quality. These come from the CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.
| Measure | CMS stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality of resident care | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 3 of 5 |
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
These are the hours Bethany on University reported to CMS, split across residents and days. More hours per resident usually means more hands at the bedside.
- Total nurse hours per resident per day
- 5.41
- Registered nurse hours
- 1.10
- Licensed practical nurse hours
- 0.61
- Nurse aide hours
- 3.70
- Weekend total hours
- 4.80
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.9%
- Registered nurse turnover
- 40.5%
- Administrators who left
- 0
Health inspections and complaints
Inspectors last made a standard visit on February 12, 2026 and cited 3 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint visits.
The visit before, on October 24, 2024, found 1.
Read every citation on the CMS Care Compare page.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines for Bethany on University in the past 3 years.
Beds and residents
On an average day 164.1 residents live here, about 95% of its 172 certified beds.
- Certified beds
- 172
- Average residents per day
- 164.1
- Certified since
- December 1, 1978
- Resident or family council
- Resident
Who owns Bethany on University
- Legal business name
- American Lutheran Homes Inc
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
Other nursing homes near Bethany on University
- The Meadows on University1315 S University Dr, Fargo 58103
- SMP Health - St Catherine South3102 S University Dr, Fargo 58103
- SMP Health - St Catherine North1351 N Broadway, Fargo 58102
- Bethany on 42nd4255 30th Ave S, Fargo 58104
- Fargo Elim Health Care Center3534 University Drive S, Fargo 58104
See also all nursing homes in Fargo.
Who inspects nursing homes in North Dakota
North Dakota's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and carries out the federal inspections for CMS. A home must keep its state licence and meet the federal rules to take Medicare or Medicaid.
Compare all nursing homes in North Dakota, the 7 in Fargo, or see how assisted living and nursing homes differ.
Is this your facility?
If you run Bethany on University, email contact@assistedlivingaccess.com from your work address. We can add your own rates, photos and contact details next to the state record, or take the listing down.
Questions about Bethany on University
What is the CMS star rating of Bethany on University?
5 out of 5 stars overall.
Does Bethany on University accept Medicaid?
Yes, it is Medicaid certified.
What did inspectors find at Bethany on University?
3 cited at the last standard visit.
Who owns Bethany on University?
American Lutheran Homes Inc, non profit - corporation.
From the federal record: CMS Care Compare and the CMS Provider Information dataset, October 2026 release.