72 nursing homes in North Dakota
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 72
- average CMS stars
- 3.3
- certified beds
- 4,909
- for profit
- 6%
How North Dakota nursing homes rate
CMS rates 71 of North Dakota's 72 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 22 |
| 4 of 5 | 12 |
| 3 of 5 | 12 |
| 2 of 5 | 14 |
| 1 of 5 | 11 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in North Dakota
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMP Health - St Aloisius | Harvey | 5 of 5 | 65 |
| North Dakota Veterans Home | Lisbon | 5 of 5 | 52 |
| SMP Health - Maryhill | Enderlin | 5 of 5 | 42 |
| Richardton Health Center Inc | Richardton | 5 of 5 | 29 |
| Dakota Alpha | Mandan | 5 of 5 | 20 |
| Aneta Parkview Health Ctr | Aneta | 5 of 5 | 35 |
| Bethany on 42nd | Fargo | 5 of 5 | 116 |
| Hatton Prairie Village | Hatton | 5 of 5 | 38 |
| Bethany on University | Fargo | 5 of 5 | 172 |
| Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place a Prospera Co | Bismarck | 5 of 5 | 48 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in North Dakota.
- Fargo 7 homes
- Bismarck 5 homes
- Mandan 3 homes
- Dickinson 2 homes
- Garrison 2 homes
- Grand Forks 2 homes
- Jamestown 2 homes
- Lisbon 2 homes
- Minot 2 homes
- Aneta 1 home
- Ashley 1 home
- Beulah 1 home
- Bottineau 1 home
- Cando 1 home
- Carrington 1 home
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 4 | 6% |
| Non-profit | 66 | 92% |
| Government | 2 | 3% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, North Dakota's homes were cited for 403 deficiencies, an average of 5.6 each. 5 had none. 44 homes were fined $1,953,409 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
12 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about North Dakota
How many nursing homes are in North Dakota?
72 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in North Dakota?
We don't pick one. SMP Health - St Aloisius in Harvey tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in North Dakota?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $11,528 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.