CMS PBJ Data · 2026
Fargo, ND Nursing Home Staffing
7 facilities · City avg 4.91 HPRD · 3 rated 5 stars
7
Facilities
4.91
Avg Total HPRD
0.88
Avg RN HPRD
3/7
5-Star Rated
All Nursing Homes in Fargo
Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH
FARGO, ND · Non profit
5★
5★
5.49
1.12
BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY
FARGO, ND · Non profit
5★
5★
5.44
1.07
BETHANY ON 42ND
FARGO, ND · Non profit
5★
4★
5.19
0.65
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH
FARGO, ND · Non profit
4★
5★
4.93
0.63
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
EVENTIDE FARGO
FARGO, ND · Non profit
4★
5★
4.66
0.74
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
FARGO ELIM HEALTH CARE CENTER
FARGO, ND · Non profit
3★
5★
5.06
1.26
THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY
FARGO, ND · For profit
2★
2★
3.58
0.70
⚠ 1 CMS fine on record
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the average nursing home staffing level in Fargo?
- Fargo nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 4.91 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.88 RN HPRD. The North Dakota state average is 4.22 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
- How do I choose a nursing home in Fargo?
- Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
- Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Fargo?
- Yes — North Dakota Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for North Dakota-specific limits and the look-back period.
Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.