Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (65% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
SMP Health – Ave Maria is a skilled nursing facility in Jamestown, North Dakota. Operated by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, a nonprofit Catholic health care ministry, the 58-bed community provides short-term rehabilitation and transitional care, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, spiritual care, and palliative services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted.
The CMS rated the facility with 5 stars overall. Nurse staffing is one of the facility’s strongest measures. Adjusted total nurse staffing averages 6 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, about 24% above North Dakota’s average of 4 hours and 58 minutes.
Health Inspection scores are also above the state average. However, Quality Measures perform below the North Dakota average, which is worth noting for long-stay residents with complex clinical needs.
Across four inspections between 2022 and 2024, the facility received an average of 3.3 deficiencies per year, 15% below the state’s average of 3.9. No fines or Immediate Jeopardy findings were recorded. A June 2024 substantiated complaint involved physical abuse by a staff member; the CNA was suspended pending investigation.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 95.7%, above the state’s average of 87.8%, reflecting consistent local demand for a community this size. The facility’s identity is shaped by its Catholic nonprofit background. It also maintains 24-hour nursing coverage.
SMP Health – Ave Maria is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation in a high-staffing, nonprofit setting, especially those looking for spiritual care and palliative services in the care plan.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In North Dakota, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division is the agency authorized to perform unannounced inspections and issue official health quality reports.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ND Average | vs. ND Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 10 | 22 | This facility has 55% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Dakota assisted living residence (10 vs. ND avg 22).↓ 55% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2.5 | 5.5 | This facility has 55% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Dakota assisted living residence (2.5 vs. ND avg 5.5).↓ 55% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 7 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,542 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 126 | 0 | 126 | 29,695 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 7,398 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 1 | 15 | 4,449 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 2,466 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,768 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 985 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 458 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 58 | 63% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 449 | 58 | 63% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 415 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 330 | 65 | 71% | 5.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 126 | 51 | 55% | 2.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 102 | 34 | 37% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 7% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 3% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4% | 0.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jun 13, 2024 · $7K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for SMP Health – Ave Maria from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (65% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jamestown's city center to SMP Health – Ave Maria's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division.
| Luther Memorial Home | NH ADC AL MC SNF | Mayville | - | 41 | A+ | 55 | - |
| SMP Health – Ave Maria | NH AL PC SNF | Jamestown (Midway Township) | - | 58 | - | 63 | - |
| Eventide Jamestown Assisted Living | NH AL HOS IL MC RC | Jamestown | - | 43 | - | 63 | - |
SMP Health – Ave Maria is in the Midway Township neighborhood of Jamestown.
SMP Health – Ave Maria has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
SMP Health – Ave Maria's occupancy is 96%.
SMP Health – Ave Maria is registered as a non-profit in ND.
SMP Health – Ave Maria has 58 beds.
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SMP Health – Ave Maria is located at 421 18Th Street Ne, Jamestown, ND 58401.
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