Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Bismarck, ND

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
Baptist Health & Rehab
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Bismarck
140
Facility 140
ND AVG 74
Rank #5 / 49
No
6
Facility 6
ND AVG 40
Rank #61 / 65
-
The Baptist Apartments – Prairie Pointe
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Bismarck
32
Facility 32
ND AVG 74
Rank #44 / 49
No
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 40
Rank #1 / 65
-
Edgewood Bismarck Senior Living, LLC
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Bismarck
38
Facility 38
ND AVG 74
Rank #41 / 49
No
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 40
Rank #1 / 65
-
Valley View Heights
AL
NH
SNF
Bismarck
-No
27
Facility 27
ND AVG 40
Rank #41 / 65
Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ND assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Bismarck. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Baptist Health & Rehab

Cassia Services owns Baptist Health & Rehab, a 140-bed nursing home at 3400 Nebraska Dr in Bismarck, North Dakota. Deanna runs it as Administrator. It’s been part of the area for around eight years, offering nursing home care, assisted living, and hospice care under one roof.

Don’t expect to walk anywhere nearby, as the Walk Score sits at 6. That’s just about as car-dependent as it gets.

The numbers point to a facility that’s nearly full and serving a mixed population. Occupancy runs at 97.5%, and the average resident stays 395 days, well over a year, though plenty of residents arrive for shorter Medicare-covered rehab stays before moving on. Nursing staff put in just over 5 hours of total care per resident each day. Coverage-wise, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which opens the door for families regardless of how they’re paying.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab cover residents working toward going home, while a long-term skilled nursing program serves those who need ongoing care. Spiritual care and basic care round out the medical side. Day to day, residents have bright, individual rooms, emergency pendants for quick help, restaurant-style dining, walking paths, special events, and religious services.

Baptist Health & Rehab is a busy, nearly full nursing home built to handle two different kinds of residents at once: people working through short-term rehab and people who need skilled nursing care for the long haul.

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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 offers assisted living, adult day care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Bismarck, ND. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care is available for a short stay, and adult day care provides daytime services for someone who returns home afterward.

The community has 38 beds. Its programs include 55+ Living Options, Short-Term Stays, and Adult Day Services, covering housing, temporary stays, and daytime arrangements. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care together can suit a resident whose care needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community. The area has a Walk Score of 85, making it very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

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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
01

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.

Assisted Living in Bismarck at a glance

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