RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in North Dakota (2026)

The top 25 of 72 CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

732.8 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$24K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeMandan, ND

Dakota Alpha

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
20 BedsInspected 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 HomeBismarck, ND

Missouri Slope

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
37 BedsInspected May 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

2425 Hillview AveBismarck, ND 58501

(701) 223-9407

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeRichardton, ND

Richardton Health Center Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
29 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

8885 Highway 10Richardton, ND 58652

(701) 974-3304

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeFargo, ND

Smp Health - St Catherine South

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
98 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

3102 S University DrFargo, ND 58103

(701) 293-7750

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeAneta, ND

Aneta Parkview Health Ctr

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
35 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

113 5th St SAneta, ND 58212

(701) 326-4234

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeWalhalla, ND

Pembilier Nursing Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
31 BedsInspected Jan 2024

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

500 Delano AveWalhalla, ND 58282

(701) 549-3831

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeDickinson, ND

St Benedicts Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

851 4th Ave EDickinson, ND 58601

(701) 456-7242

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeDickinson, ND

St Lukes Home

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
88 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

242 10th St WDickinson, ND 58601

(701) 483-5000

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeFargo, ND

Bethany On University

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
172 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

201 S University DrFargo, ND 58103

(701) 239-3000

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeFargo, ND

Fargo Elim Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
88 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

3534 University Drive SFargo, ND 58104

(701) 271-1862

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeHatton, ND

Hatton Prairie Village

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
38 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

950 Dakota AveHatton, ND 58240

(701) 543-3102

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeHarvey, ND

Smp Health - St Aloisius

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
65 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

325 E Brewster StHarvey, ND 58341

(701) 324-4651

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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 BedsInspected 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

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
72 BedsInspected 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 HomeCando, ND

Towner County Living Ctr

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
28 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

228 1st AveCando, ND 58324

(701) 968-2600

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeFargo, ND

Bethany On 42nd

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
116 BedsInspected May 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

4255 30th Ave SFargo, ND 58104

(701) 478-8900

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeWilliston, ND

Bethel Lutheran Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
95 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

1515 2nd Ave WestWilliston, ND 58801

(701) 572-6766

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeCooperstown, ND

Griggs County Care Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

107 12th St SCooperstown, ND 58425

(701) 797-2221

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeEllendale, ND

Prince Of Peace Care Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
55 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

201 8th St NEllendale, ND 58436

(701) 349-3312

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeWest Fargo, ND

Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Tcu

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
64 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

125 13th Avenue WestWest Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 478-6100

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeLamoure, ND

St Rose Care Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
36 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

315 1st St SeLamoure, ND 58458

(701) 883-5363

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeStanley, ND

Mountrail Bethel Home

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
36 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

615 6th St SeStanley, ND 58784

(701) 628-2442

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeStrasburg, ND

Strasburg Nursing Home

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above North Dakota avg of 3.2

409 S 3rd StStrasburg, ND 58573

(701) 336-2651

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeAshley, ND

Ashley Medical Center Nursing Home

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
31 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below North Dakota avg of 3.2

612 Center Ave NAshley, ND 58413

(701) 288-3433

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Salem, ND

Elm Crest Manor

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below North Dakota avg of 3.2

100 Elm Ave, #396New Salem, ND 58563

(701) 843-7526

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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%

    About 18% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy78.5 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover49.0%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    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 73 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 72 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 $71K.

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 $71K 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.

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