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Best Senior Communities in North Dakota

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 73 homes in North Dakota

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and North Dakota Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Edgewood Mandan, LLC
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Mandan
92
Facility 92
ND AVG 70
Rank #14 / 51
No
8
Facility 8
ND AVG 43
Rank #74 / 80
Private Rooms
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Facility -
ND AVG
-Dan Halverson
Touchmark on West Century
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bismarck
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 70
Rank #17 / 51
Yes
43
Facility 43
ND AVG 43
Rank #37 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
-
Facility -
ND AVG
-Destiny Sisk
New Perspective Senior Living | West Fargo
SC

Senior Communitie

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

West Fargo
119
Facility 119
ND AVG 70
Rank #8 / 51
No
17
Facility 17
ND AVG 43
Rank #66 / 80
-
18
Facility 18
ND AVG
Rank #10 / 14
A+Alex Massopust
Edgewood Grand Forks
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Grand Forks
122
Facility 122
ND AVG 70
Rank #7 / 51
No
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 43
Rank #60 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed
-
Facility -
ND AVG
-Eric Hoffmann
Wheatland Terrace
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Grand Forks
59
Facility 59
ND AVG 70
Rank #30 / 51
No
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 43
Rank #60 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
Facility -
ND AVG
-Cheryl Ekren
Edgewood Fargo
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fargo (Points West)
70
Facility 70
ND AVG 70
Rank #24 / 51
Yes
40
Facility 40
ND AVG 43
Rank #39 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
Facility -
ND AVG
-Mitch Peters
New Perspective – West Fargo
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

West Fargo
119
Facility 119
ND AVG 70
Rank #8 / 51
Yes
30
Facility 30
ND AVG 43
Rank #47 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
ND AVG
Rank #10 / 14
A+Alex Massopust
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fargo (Horace Mann)
125
Facility 125
ND AVG 70
Rank #6 / 51
No
42
Facility 42
ND AVG 43
Rank #38 / 80
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-
Facility -
ND AVG
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The View on Elk Drive
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Minot
61
Facility 61
ND AVG 70
Rank #28 / 51
Yes
18
Facility 18
ND AVG 43
Rank #65 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed
11
Facility 11
ND AVG
Rank #13 / 14
A+Amanda Anfinson
Benedictine Living Community-Bismarck
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bismarck (Coleman Street)
56
Facility 56
ND AVG 70
Rank #32 / 51
No
22
Facility 22
ND AVG 43
Rank #59 / 80
-
41
Facility 41
ND AVG
Rank #4 / 14
A+Laura Roller
Minot Lodge Senior Living
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Minot
67
Facility 67
ND AVG 70
Rank #25 / 51
Yes
47
Facility 47
ND AVG 43
Rank #36 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed
-
Facility -
ND AVG
-Terri Baker
SMP Health – St. Catherine South
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fargo (Lincoln)
91
Facility 91
ND AVG 70
Rank #15 / 51
No
67
Facility 67
ND AVG 43
Rank #16 / 80
-
-
Facility -
ND AVG
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Sheyenne Crossings Senior Living Apartments
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

West Fargo (West Charleswood)
103
Facility 103
ND AVG 70
Rank #12 / 51
Yes
36
Facility 36
ND AVG 43
Rank #42 / 80
Studio / 2 Bed
-
Facility -
ND AVG
-Tony Keelin
Bethany Retirement Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fargo (Jefferson)
45
Facility 45
ND AVG 70
Rank #35 / 51
No
75
Facility 75
ND AVG 43
Rank #13 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed
39
Facility 39
ND AVG
Rank #5 / 14
B-Shawn Stuhaug
Somerset Court
SC

Senior Communitie

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Minot
137
Facility 137
ND AVG 70
Rank #5 / 51
No
11
Facility 11
ND AVG 43
Rank #72 / 80
-
-
Facility -
ND AVG
-Melissa Vandeventer
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Overview of Edgewood Mandan, LLC

Nestled just south of Prairie West Golf Course and Kist Livestock Auction, Edgewood Mandan is an assisted living community that offers breathtaking wildlife views along the Old Heart River bed. Despite its serene setting, this assisted living community provides quick and easy access to Bismarck’s vibrant shopping, dining, sporting events, and exceptional medical facilities, ensuring a convenient and fulfilling lifestyle for residents.

Edgewood Mandan’s continuum of care includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options. Their staff goes above and beyond in fostering socialization, enrichment, and engagement through numerous opportunities for activities and connections. With on-site Therapy Services, Home Health, and Hospice provided by Edgewood’s healthcare services division, CaringEdge, senior residents benefit from a comprehensive approach to their well-being. Edgewood Mandan remains committed to creating a warm and inviting environment, ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant life, while receiving the compassionate care they deserve. 

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | West Fargo

New Perspective West Fargo provides services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The amenities offered are designed to promote a social life for their residents that will help with their wellness. There is a strong sense of  close-knit community where meaningful relationships are created to make a new set of family in their newfound home.  New Perspective Senior Living boasts its approach to modern senior living by still encouraging residents to live their independence while receiving quality care from its professional care staff who ensures that residents are given respect and dignity when it comes to their delivery. 
New Perspective Senior Living services include housekeeping and concierge services; on the other hand,  amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, common areas, a swimming pool, an arts and crafts studio, a fitness center, and a billiards lounge

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Overview of Touchmark on West Century

Touchmark on West Century is a magnificent senior living community that offers exquisite living options such as cottages or condo-style rooms for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community offers a stimulating environment where every need of each senior is being met. 

Touchmark on West Century strives to provide a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its residents, making it an ideal place to call a new home. The Touchmark experience is focused on the holistic wellness of its residents, which is why they have included life-enriching activities, health and fitness clubs, and recreational activities in the daily routine of seniors. 

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 303 - 503 / 718 - 769 / 932 - 3,132 / 4,587 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Overview of New Perspective – West Fargo

New Perspective West Fargo provides services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The amenities offered are designed to promote a social life for their residents that will help with their wellness. New Perspective West Fargo also strives to provide a close-knit community where meaningful relationships are created to make a new set of family in their newfound home.

Community features of the senior living home include housekeeping and concierge services; on the other hand,  amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, common areas, a swimming pool, an arts and crafts studio, and a fitness center. 

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Room Sizes: 508 - 526 / 645 - 883 / 985 - 2,000 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Edgewood Fargo

Edgewood Fargo is the ideal place for residents to experience an active lifestyle where seniors can fulfill independence and support, regardless of their housing options. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, the continuing care community understands the importance of happiness and serenity, ensuring that each resident can receive only the best care. Edgewood Fargo is the home where seniors thrive and get back on their feet quickly and independently.

Edgewood Fargo’s services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, and mobility improvement. There’s a massive value in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home cost; they offer two basic fees: a refundable resident deposit and a monthly service package.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Overview of Wheatland Terrace

Wheatland Terrace is one of the trusted assisted living communities in Grand Forks. They deliver world-class hospitality where seniors can age gracefully in a home-like environment. With an emphasis on assisted living, management and staff do their best in offering a worry-free lifestyle for its residents. Wheatland Terrace is where goals are achieved and purposeful living is fulfilled.

Wheatland ensures to fully assist residents 24/7 including providing services such as 3 meals served daily, housekeeping, worship services, transportation to medical appointments, recreational and social programs, an emergency call system, and priority services offered.

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Room Sizes: 452 / 545 / 885 / 903 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Edgewood Grand Forks

Edgewood Grand Forks is the ideal place for residents to experience an active lifestyle where seniors can fulfill independence and support, regardless of their housing options. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The continuing care community understands the importance of happiness and serenity, ensuring that each and every resident is able to receive only the best care. Edgewood Grand Forks is the home where seniors thrive and get back on their feet quickly and independently. 

Edgewood Grand Forks’ senior home care is multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation services– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, and mobility improvement. There’s a massive value found in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home cost; they offer two basic costs, a refundable resident deposit, and a monthly service package.

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Overview of Smp Health – St. Catherine North

Smp Health – St. Catherine North is an exceptional skilled nursing facility nestled in the vibrant Fargo-Moorhead area. This distinguished facility stands as a testament to uncompromising Catholic healthcare professionals who deliver both long and short-term healthcare and rehab services. The home is driven by compassionate care and adheres to ethical and religious directives, setting the stage for a commitment to excellence. This facility specializes in hospice care, tracheostomy care, wound care, and more, catering to diverse needs.
In addition to addressing immediate health concerns, this Fargo-based haven extends its dedication to long-term care, boasting a dedicated dietary management team and a spiritual care aspect that caters to residents’ holistic well-being. Smp Health – St. Catherine North invites you to explore a realm where values, qualifications, and comprehensive nursing home services merge to create a haven of health and healing.

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Overview of The View on Elk Drive

The View on Elk Drive is an engaged and thriving community offering a comprehensive spectrum of senior living options in Minot, North Dakota. From senior independent living to specialized memory care services, The View stands as a beacon of comfort and care. With a commitment to adhering to assisted living guidelines, the community provides a safe haven where residents can enjoy life to the fullest while receiving the support they need.

The community also accommodates various diets, catering to individual needs. The commitment to inclusivity is evident in the presence of wheelchair accessible showers, ensuring that every resident can enjoy comfort without compromise. Beyond the practicalities, The View offers an enriching environment—complete with a future-forward fitness center, engaging recreational spaces like billiards lounges and game rooms, and creative outlets such as arts and crafts areas. As a community that embraces senior independent living, The View is dedicated to enhancing quality of life, embracing each resident’s journey with warmth and respect.

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of Benedictine Living Community-bismarck

As a faith-based senior living community, Touchmark Senior Living believes in providing compassionate service to others. They offer a few different living options, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, that honor the individual by allowing residents and their families to create a care plan that fits their personal preferences.
Touchmark Senior Living ensures the lifestyle that incorporates the best senior living thinking, training, and techniques. With a deep understanding of the power of community, Touchmark Senior Living prioritizes the best interests of their residents every day. Discover more about how Touchmark Senior Living fosters a caring environment where residents thrive and their needs are at the heart of everything they do.

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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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 Senior Communities in North Dakota

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 8 senior communities in North Dakota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community in North Dakota?

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 North Dakota, 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 senior communities in North Dakota?

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.