RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in North Dakota (2026)

The top 25 of 71 CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

722.8 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.2/5
+0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$47K$23K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeMandan, ND

Dakota Alpha

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
20 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

1303 27th Street NwMandan, ND 58554

(701) 663-0376

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeRichardton, ND

Richardton Health Center Inc

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
29 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

8885 Highway 10Richardton, ND 58652

(701) 974-3304

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeHarvey, ND

Smp Health - St Aloisius

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
65 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

325 E Brewster StHarvey, ND 58341

(701) 324-4651

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeDickinson, ND

St Benedicts Health Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
124 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

851 4th Ave EDickinson, ND 58601

(701) 456-7242

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeDickinson, ND

St Lukes Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
88 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

242 10th St WDickinson, ND 58601

(701) 483-5000

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeAneta, ND

Aneta Parkview Health Ctr

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
35 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

113 5th St SAneta, ND 58212

(701) 326-4234

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeFargo, ND

Bethany On 42nd

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
116 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

4255 30th Ave SFargo, ND 58104

(701) 478-8900

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeAshley, ND

Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
31 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

612 Center Ave NAshley, ND 58413

(701) 288-3433

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeFargo, ND

Bethany On University

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
172 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

201 S University DrFargo, ND 58103

(701) 239-3000

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeCooperstown, ND

Griggs County Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

107 12th St SCooperstown, ND 58425

(701) 797-2221

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeHatton, ND

Hatton Prairie Village

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
38 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

950 Dakota AveHatton, ND 58240

(701) 543-3102

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Fargo, ND

Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Tcu

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
64 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

125 13th Avenue WestWest Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 478-6100

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeValley City, ND

Smp Health - St Raphael

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
170 BedsStandard health inspection Sep 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

979 Central Ave NValley City, ND 58072

(701) 845-8222

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeBismarck, ND

St Gabriel's Community

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
72 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

4580 Coleman Street, Suite 1Bismarck, ND 58503

(701) 751-4224

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeStrasburg, ND

Strasburg Nursing Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
30 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

409 S 3rd StStrasburg, ND 58573

(701) 336-2651

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161 Penalty

Nursing HomeLisbon, ND

North Dakota Veterans Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
52 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

1600 Veterans DriveLisbon, ND 58054

(701) 683-6500

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171 Penalty

Nursing HomeEnderlin, ND

Smp Health - Maryhill

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
42 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

110 Hillcrest DrEnderlin, ND 58027

(701) 437-3544

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182 Penalties

Nursing HomeBismarck, ND

Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place A Prospera Co

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
48 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

301 Lorrain DriveBismarck, ND 58503

(701) 255-1084

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192 Penalties

Nursing HomeWishek, ND

Wishek Living Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
43 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

400 S 4th StWishek, ND 58495

(701) 452-2333

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeFargo, ND

Smp Health - St Catherine South

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
98 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

3102 S University DrFargo, ND 58103

(701) 293-7750

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Salem, ND

Elm Crest Manor

Faith-based

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
62 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

100 Elm Ave, #396New Salem, ND 58563

(701) 843-7526

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeWalhalla, ND

Pembilier Nursing Center

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
31 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

500 Delano AveWalhalla, ND 58282

(701) 549-3831

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeDevils Lake, ND

Eventide Heartland

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
78 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

620 14th Ave NeDevils Lake, ND 58301

(701) 662-4905

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeCando, ND

Towner County Living Ctr

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
28 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

228 1st AveCando, ND 58324

(701) 968-2600

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeEllendale, ND

Prince Of Peace Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
55 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

201 8th St NEllendale, ND 58436

(701) 349-3312

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in North Dakota

#24of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Below the median for overall health outcomes (rank 24 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+20.8%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.5 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover48.9%

    A little higher than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for North Dakota →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in North Dakota?

North Dakota has 72 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 71 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in North Dakota?

Nursing homes in North Dakota average 3.2 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in North Dakota is penalized?

Among North Dakota nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $47K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

How does North Dakota compare with the national average?

North Dakota averages 3.2 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $47K versus $70K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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