Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Bismarck, ND

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 assisted living communities in Bismarck, ND using ND Dept. of Health & Human Services (NDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ND
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Avg Monthly Cost: $4,233The average monthly cost across facilities in Bismarck, ND. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Bismarck, ND. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Bismarck, ND. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the ND Dept. of Health & Human Services (NDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Missouri Slope Assisted Living
AL
HC
NH
SNF
Bismarck
64
Facility 64
ND AVG 75
Rank #26 / 53
No
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 42
Rank #2 / 78
-
The Baptist Apartments – Prairie Pointe
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Bismarck
32
Facility 32
ND AVG 75
Rank #47 / 53
No
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 42
Rank #2 / 78
-
Edgewood Bismarck Senior Living, LLC
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Bismarck
38
Facility 38
ND AVG 75
Rank #44 / 53
No
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 42
Rank #2 / 78
-
Valley View Heights
AL
NH
SNF
Bismarck
-No
27
Facility 27
ND AVG 42
Rank #51 / 78
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ND community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Bismarck.

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Overview of Missouri Slope Assisted Living

Missouri Slope Assisted Living operates out of 2500 Valley View Avenue in Bismarck. Under one roof it handles nursing home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and home care. For a family, that structure has a practical upside. When a parent’s needs shift, the provider does not have to.

The surrounding blocks are genuinely walkable, with a Walk Score of 85. Most errands work on foot; essentials sit close by, which helps visiting family as much as residents themselves.

There’re sixty-four beds with just thirty-two residents in them. The average stay lasts about 108 days, and that number tells you something specific: this is a place doing a lot of recovery work, not only long-term residency. If you are looking at a rehab stay after surgery or a hospital discharge, that pattern is the one to pay attention to.

Rehabilitation services happen on-site, so therapy does not mean a car ride and an appointment window. The organization also runs Missouri Slope at Home – HCBS, which supports people who want to stay in their own houses rather than move.

Total nursing care comes to 6 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day. Weekend nursing holds at 4 hours and 49 minutes. Coverage commonly drops off once Friday ends, so weekend hours that stay this substantial say something real about how the place is run.

Life inside includes religious services and a volunteer program. There is also an active resident council, where residents gather to talk through policies, care quality, and what goes on the activity calendar.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which covers nearly every funding route a family is likely to be working with. Put it together and Missouri Slope suits older adults in Bismarck who need short-term rehabilitation or steady nursing care, delivered by staff who are actually there, in a part of town where a walk is still worth taking.

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Overview of The Baptist Apartments – Prairie Pointe

The Baptist Apartments – Prairie Pointe is on Nebraska Drive in Bismarck, North Dakota. It covers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, and skilled nursing under one roof. State licensing records it as an assisted living facility. The practical upshot: a resident whose needs change over time may not have to pack up and move somewhere new.

Thirty-two beds makes this a small community. Small buildings usually run quieter, with staff knowing well who is who, and where the daily rhythm is less institutional than what you find in a large facility.

Walkability here is strong as the Walk Score is 85, which means most errands can be done on foot and essentials are close by. Residents who still get around independently benefit from that. So do visiting families, who can pair a visit with a nearby stop instead of making two separate trips.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are both available, so someone coming off a hospital stay or a fall can recover in place rather than routing through a separate rehab center first. Respite care is on the list too. That gives a family caregiver a defined stretch of relief, planned or otherwise. For residents who need help with daily routines but nothing clinically intensive, basic care fills that space. Someone is on staff around the clock.

The community also describes spiritual care and long-term care among its offerings. The spiritual piece connects to the Baptist name and can matter a great deal to families who want faith woven into daily life rather than treated as a scheduled activity.

Medicaid is accepted. For many families, that single fact determines whether a community stays on the list at all. Taken with the small size, the walkable location, and the span of care from basic support through hospice, this is a community built for people who would rather settle in one place than move again.

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Overview of Edgewood Bismarck Senior Living

Edgewood Bismarck Senior Living sits at 3406 Dominion Street in Bismarck, North Dakota. It is a 38-bed community, and it covers a lot of ground: assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and adult day care all under one roof. That span is uncommon for a building this size.

For families, the practical upshot is continuity: a resident whose needs shift over time may not have to pack up and start over somewhere new. That is worth something. It is also worth checking against your own situation, since breadth of care types on paper and the right fit for one person are not always the same thing.

The location earns its Walk Score of 85. Most errands can be done on foot here, and essentials sit close by. Visiting family will find that easy. So will residents who still handle their own outings.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the community. Short-term stays are available, which helps families working through a recovery, a caregiver’s time away, or a trial period before anyone commits. Adult day services round it out, offering a structured daytime option for older adults who still live in their own homes.

Thirty-eight beds puts this community in the middle range. That size often means staff who recognize residents on sight. Taken as a whole, Edgewood Bismarck Senior Living is built for older adults in Bismarck who want one address that can meet current needs and absorb a good deal of what follows.

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Overview of Valley View Heights

Valley View Heights is a nursing home in Bismarck, North Dakota, offering nursing, assisted living, and skilled nursing care at 2500 Valley View Avenue. The community is built around 64 apartment units across a two-story building, with private rooms throughout, so each resident has their own space. It sits about 2.6 miles from the center of Bismarck and roughly a mile and a half from CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck Emergency and Trauma Center, which is worth noting for anyone weighing how close hospital care would be in an emergency.

Staffing runs around the clock, which matters for families thinking about response time if something happens overnight. The care here extends past general availability to hands-on mobility support, with staff trained to help residents transfer between bed and wheelchair. That kind of physical assistance points to a setting equipped for residents with real day-to-day care needs rather than only light help.

Daily life is handled comprehensively. Meals, housekeeping, and personalized personal care cover the essentials, while a hair salon, chapel services, and a regular activities calendar round out the parts of life beyond direct care. Transportation services are available for trips off the property, and the community offers fitness and recreation as well.

The neighborhood scores 27 out of 100 for walkability, meaning a few nearby services are reachable on foot but most outings will involve a car. For families, that puts the focus on what the community itself provides, and here that covers a full slate of daily support.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Bismarck, ND

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Dakota?

Assisted living in North Dakota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Dakota?

Assisted living in North Dakota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does North Dakota Medicaid cover assisted living?

North Dakota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including North Dakota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 assisted living facilities in Bismarck, ND. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Bismarck, ND?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Bismarck, ND, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Bismarck, ND?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.