Best Nursing Homes in North Dakota (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

72 total facilities17 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.1 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in North Dakota

1
ST LUKES HOME
DICKINSON, 88 beds
5/5
2
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH
FARGO, 98 beds
5/5
3
SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA
JAMESTOWN, 100 beds
5/5
4
BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY
FARGO, 172 beds
5/5
5
BETHANY ON 42ND
FARGO, 116 beds
5/5
6
FARGO ELIM HEALTH CARE CENTER
FARGO, 88 beds
5/5
7
DAKOTA ALPHA
MANDAN, 20 beds
5/5
8
SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL
VALLEY CITY, 170 beds
5/5
9
SMP HEALTH - ST ALOISIUS
HARVEY, 65 beds
5/5
10
ST GABRIEL'S COMMUNITY
BISMARCK, 72 beds
5/5
11
TOWNER COUNTY LIVING CTR
CANDO, 28 beds
5/5
12
HATTON PRAIRIE VILLAGE
HATTON, 38 beds
5/5
13
RICHARDTON HEALTH CENTER INC
RICHARDTON, 29 beds
5/5
14
SMP HEALTH - MARYHILL
ENDERLIN, 42 beds
5/5
15
ANETA PARKVIEW HEALTH CTR
ANETA, 35 beds
5/5
16
ST BENEDICTS HEALTH CENTER
DICKINSON, 120 beds
5/5
17
PEMBILIER NURSING CENTER
WALHALLA, 31 beds
5/5
18
VALLEY SENIOR LIVING ON COLUMBIA
GRAND FORKS, 196 beds
4/5
19
LUTHER MEMORIAL HOME
MAYVILLE, 62 beds
4/5
20
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH
FARGO, 125 beds
4/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in North Dakota

$370/day
Private Room (daily)
$11,247/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$338/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$10,274/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$236/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for North Dakota

72
Total Inspections
1,214
Total Deficiencies
16.9
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
76.4%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in North Dakota?

Based on CMS data, ST LUKES HOME in DICKINSON ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in North Dakota are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in North Dakota?

The average cost of a nursing home in North Dakota is $370/day for a private room ($11,247/month). Semi-private rooms average $338/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $236/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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