Page 3 of Best Senior Communities in North Dakota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 73 senior communities in ND using ND Dept. of Health & Human Services (NDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in ND
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in North Dakota. 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Dakota. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Valley Senior Living on 42nd
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Grand Forks
196
Facility 196
ND AVG 75
Rank #1 / 53
No
16
Facility 16
ND AVG 42
Rank #67 / 78
Private Rooms-
Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
RC
Bismarck
48
Facility 48
ND AVG 75
Rank #33 / 53
No
49
Facility 49
ND AVG 42
Rank #33 / 78
1 Bed / 2 BedTerri Baker
Evergreen in Dickinson
SC
MC
Dickinson
19
Facility 19
ND AVG 75
Rank #50 / 53
Yes
62
Facility 62
ND AVG 42
Rank #20 / 78
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsTessa Johnson
Good Samaritan Society – Mohall
SC
AL
MC
NH
Mohall (Main Street East)
46
Facility 46
ND AVG 75
Rank #35 / 53
No
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 42
Rank #59 / 78
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Baptist Health & Rehab
SC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Bismarck
140
Facility 140
ND AVG 75
Rank #5 / 53
No
6
Facility 6
ND AVG 42
Rank #74 / 78
-Deanna
Edgewood Mandan, LLC
SC
AL
MC
Mandan
92
Facility 92
ND AVG 75
Rank #17 / 53
No
8
Facility 8
ND AVG 42
Rank #73 / 78
Private RoomsDan Halverson
Wheatland Terrace
SC
AL
RC
Grand Forks
59
Facility 59
ND AVG 75
Rank #29 / 53
No
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 42
Rank #59 / 78
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCheryl Ekren
Edgewood Vista & Village in Bismarck
SC
AL
IL
MC
Bismarck
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 75
Rank #19 / 53
No
6
Facility 6
ND AVG 42
Rank #74 / 78
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedTiffany Boehm
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Fargo (Horace Mann)
125
Facility 125
ND AVG 75
Rank #7 / 53
No
42
Facility 42
ND AVG 42
Rank #37 / 78
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Bridgeview Estates, Inc.
SC
AL
Valley City
45
Facility 45
ND AVG 75
Rank #37 / 53
No
76
Facility 76
ND AVG 42
Rank #8 / 78
-Patricia Hansen

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ND community we track that reports that metric, not just the 73 on this page.

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Overview of Valley Senior Living on 42nd

Situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Valley Senior Living on 42nd is a retirement community that offers a perfect balance of independence and care. Ideal for couples, siblings, and friends, this community provides multiple services tailored to individual needs, allowing loved ones to stay close to each other while receiving personalized attention.

Discover the freedom of apartment living and the convenience of being near healthcare specialists at Valley Senior Living on 42nd. Immerse yourself in a friendly and social atmosphere, fostering new friendships and connections with neighbors. Embrace a vibrant retirement lifestyle in the heart of Grand Forks at Valley Senior Living on 42nd.

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Overview of Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living

Stay connected and make new friends at Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living, an inviting senior living community in Bismarck, ND, that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Entertain families and friends in well-designed accommodations with up-to-date appliances and convenient access to mains services and amenities. The community has a team of dedicated personnel who work together to help residents maintain their independence.

Create new memories and experience new experiences with a diverse calendar of activities, events, and programs within the community. Their Aging Experience program helps families and the community’s care team in understanding the challenges of aging, so they can better support residents or their loved ones in their journey. Helping residents increase their self- confidence, build new skills, and help to improve ones you already have, the community offers an array of lifelong learning programs through guest speakers, fine arts programs, and educational series.

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Overview of Evergreen in Dickinson

Located on 6th Avenue West, Evergreen in Dickinson is an assisted living community in Dickinson, North Dakota, that offers personal care. With a 19-bed capacity in a three-story setting, the community features both private and semi-private accommodations.

Its moderate Walk Score of 62 indicates that some daily errands can be completed on foot. However, other destinations are more easily reached by car, offering a balance of accessibility and a quieter neighborhood setting.

For those exploring care options, an in-person visit may provide a better understanding of the community’s environment, room layouts, daily routines, and activities. This also allows families to determine whether the size, atmosphere, and services match with their needs and preferences.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Mohall

Nestled in the scenic North Dakota, the Good Samaritan Society – Mohall serves as a haven for seniors seeking specialized nursing home care services. Their offerings cater to a variety of circumstances, including post-acute rehab therapy for stroke or accident recovery, as well as comprehensive long-term care. With an open embrace to private pay, Medicare, and long-term care insurance, this community ensures a supportive environment for various needs.

With a focus on delivering a comfortable and enriching lifestyle, the Good Samaritan Society expertly manages activities, lawn maintenance, meal programs, and transportation services. Their dedication to maintaining residents’ independence is unwavering, creating an environment where autonomy is respected while receiving the necessary care. Situated in Mohall, this community has garnered a reputation through nursing home reviews as a reliable and compassionate destination that provides the best of both worlds: expert care and resident independence.

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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 Edgewood Mandan

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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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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Overview of Edgewood Vista & Village in Bismarck

Edgewood Vista & Village in Bismarck is a senior living community on Colorado Lane in the Burleigh County area of Bismarck, North Dakota, roughly three miles from the city center. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof, which gives families a single community that can adjust as a resident’s needs change over time. The community is operated by Edgewood Senior Living, and Tiffany Boehm is listed among its leadership in state records. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options across an 85-bed, three-story building.

What stands out here is the depth of on-site care. Therapy services, home health, and hospice are all delivered within the community through Edgewood’s own healthcare services division, so residents facing more advanced or end-of-life needs can often access that support without leaving. Transportation services handle the trips that do require going off-site, which matters in a location that scores just 6 out of 100 for walkability and is effectively car-dependent.

Beyond care, the building itself carries an unusually full set of shared spaces for a community of this size. Residents have access to an on-site coffee shop, a movie theater, a chapel, and a fitness center, giving day-to-day life a range of places to gather, stay active, and spend quiet time. That combination of amenities and a continuum of care in one place makes it a practical fit for someone who wants their living arrangement to hold steady even as their care requirements evolve.

Contact Edgewood Vista & Village in Bismarck

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 Bridgeview Estates

Bridgeview Estates, Inc. is an assisted living community in Valley City, North Dakota. The address is 1120 5th Street NE. Its Walk Score is 76, which puts it in the very walkable range. Groceries, a pharmacy run, a short outing: most of that works on foot from the front door. That’s a real factor for residents who still like to get out, and for family who visit without a car.

the community has forty-five beds. And describes itself as service-enhanced housing, which is a plain way of saying residents get help with daily tasks while keeping their own routine. State records list Patricia Hansen as the leadership contact.

Licensed nurses and CNAs handle care, and staffing runs 24 hours. Residents get nurse visits, medication reminders, and daily wellness checks. Bathing assistance, housekeeping, and laundry help cover the personal side. There are also wellness packages and in-town transportation, which means a doctor’s appointment or an errand across Valley City doesn’t have to wait for a family member to be free.

Safety here is layered: first, there’s a 24-hour emergency response system; on top of that, there’s the overall building security system and Lifeline pendants residents can all carry; with a med tech on duty at all hours to respond immediately to emergencies.

Day to day, meals come twice daily, and activities are scheduled regularly. The building is smoke-free, has an elevator, and offers indoor parking, which counts for something through a North Dakota winter. There’s a coffee bar where residents can sit together and a guest room for family staying over.

What we find is a mid-size community with round-the-clock staffing, a walkable setting, and a service list built around keeping people independent as long as possible. For families in the Valley City area weighing assisted living, that combination is worth a closer look in person.

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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 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 73 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.