Best Nursing Homes in Bismarck, ND

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 nursing homes in Bismarck, ND using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in ND
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.6/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bismarck, ND. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bismarck, ND. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bismarck, ND. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. 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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The North Dakota average is: 63.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Missouri Slope Assisted Living
NH
AL
HC
SNF
Bismarck
64
Facility 64
ND AVG 75
Rank #26 / 53
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6.42
Facility 6.42
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #2 / 20
-17%+24%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #1 / 20
6
Facility 6
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #1 / 20
1.5
Facility 1.5
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #1 / 20
-31-
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 42
Rank #2 / 78
Steve Andrist
$6.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #16 / 18
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #16 / 18
60.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #13 / 18
355059
Good Samaritan Society – Augusta Place
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Bismarck
48
Facility 48
ND AVG 75
Rank #33 / 53
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
ND AVG 88.6%
Rank #1 / 12
+10%
4.46
Facility 4.46
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #14 / 20
-13%-14%
$16.0k
Facility $16.0k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #13 / 20
19
Facility 19
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #17 / 20
3.8
Facility 3.8
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #13 / 20
247A+
16
Facility 16
ND AVG 42
Rank #67 / 78
Peter Troy
$8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #13 / 18
$5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #13 / 18
62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #10 / 18
355125
Missouri Slope
NH
AL
HC
SNF
Bismarck
192
Facility 192
ND AVG 75
Rank #2 / 53
96.4%
Facility 96.4%
ND AVG 88.6%
Rank #3 / 12
+9%
5.82
Facility 5.82
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #3 / 20
-46%+13%
$39.4k
Facility $39.4k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #17 / 20
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #19 / 20
4.2
Facility 4.2
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 20
3185-
11
Facility 11
ND AVG 42
Rank #71 / 78
Steve Andrist
$36.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $36.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #1 / 18
$21.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #1 / 18
58.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #16 / 18
355128
Baptist Health & Rehab
NH
AL
HOS
SNF
Bismarck
140
Facility 140
ND AVG 75
Rank #5 / 53
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
ND AVG 88.6%
Rank #8 / 12
+7%
5.16
Facility 5.16
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #10 / 20
-35%0%
$35.3k
Facility $35.3k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #15 / 20
16
Facility 16
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #13 / 20
2.3
Facility 2.3
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #6 / 20
4133-
6
Facility 6
ND AVG 42
Rank #74 / 78
Cassia Services
$21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #4 / 18
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #4 / 18
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #12 / 18
355058
Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent
NH
SNF
Bismarck
46
Facility 46
ND AVG 75
Rank #35 / 53
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
ND AVG 88.6%
Rank #9 / 12
+7%
3.74
Facility 3.74
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #18 / 20
+2%-27%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #11 / 20
19
Facility 19
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #17 / 20
3.8
Facility 3.8
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #13 / 20
144-
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 42
Rank #59 / 78
Patricia Bergh
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #17 / 18
$3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #17 / 18
62.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 62.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #11 / 18
355095

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ND community we track that reports that metric, not just the 8 analyzed for Bismarck.

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.

Contact Missouri Slope Assisted Living

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Augusta Place

Providing both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, Good Samaritan Society – Augusta Place is a 48-bed community in Bismarck, North Dakota, owned by Peter Troy. It has served the area for 21 years and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple payment options. Residents stay an average of 133 days, reflecting a combination of post-hospital recovery and ongoing nursing care.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences offer a variety of living arrangements for older adults. Nursing care averages 4 hours and 42 minutes per resident each day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services further support those recovering from surgery, injury, or hospitalization.

Daily amenities include a wellness center, salon, whirlpool, chapel, library, community room, and dining room, promoting comfort and engagement. Located on Lorrain Drive, the community has a walkability score of 16, so most errands, appointments, and family visits require transportation.

Contact Good Samaritan Society – Augusta Place

Missouri Slope

4916 N Washington St, Bismarck, ND 58503
Overview of Missouri Slope

Set amidst the peaceful neighborhood of Bismarck, ND, Missouri Slope is a dedicated senior living community that offers various care options, including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation. The community enriches the lives of its residents through their wide array of comprehensive services, including 24-hour skilled nursing care, assistance with daily living activities, and on-site therapies. Residents can comfortably relax in their graciously appointed accommodations with convenient access to housekeeping services and 24-hour team availability and call system.

The community takes out the strain of doing housework from its residents’ lives to help them focus on their welfare and well-being. Instead of cooking, cleaning and arranging for transportation, residents can spend their time in relaxation, bonding with family and friends, and enjoying daily exercise and activities. Here, residents are empowered to continue a normal lifestyle with a dedicated team committed to help residents get through the hassles and difficulties that come with daily living.

Contact Missouri Slope

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.

Contact Baptist Health & Rehab

Overview of Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent

Kirk Greff runs Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent, a 46-bed nursing home at 1021 N 26th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota. The single-story building has been operating for 42 years. That’s a long run for a 46-bed home, and it shows in how the place is set up: built mostly around long-term care rather than short-stay rehab.

The neighborhood is car-dependent. Walk Score sits at 21, so don’t plan on walking far for errands.

Most residents here stay a while: the average length of stay runs around 189 days, and occupancy holds at 81%. Nursing staff provide close to 4 hours and 40 minutes of total care per resident each day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which covers most of the ways a family might be paying.

Rehabilitation services anchor the clinical side, and two named programs round things out: home-based services and caregiver support, the second of which is worth noting since it’s aimed at the family doing the caregiving, not just the resident. Religious services are also part of the offering. Pets are allowed, and transportation plus fitness and recreation options are available too.

What we know about Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent adds up to a smaller, long-running nursing home built for residents who need ongoing daily care rather than a short rehab stay, with a leaner service list than some larger facilities but a steady, decades-long presence in the Bismarck community.

Contact Good Samaritan Society – St. Vincent

Overview of Prairie Pointe

Prairie Pointe is an exquisite destination that harmoniously combines the comforts of residential assisted living with the utmost level of care. Nestled in a serene and inviting environment, this remarkable community embraces its residents with open arms. Established in 2018, Prairie Pointe is a nonprofit organization where a strong sense of familial connection thrives, creating a truly exceptional culture. With a commitment to assisted living services and spiritual care, residents can rest assured that their individual needs are attentively met. The private apartments exude a sense of elegance and are meticulously maintained, offering residents a professionally designed haven to call their own.

The home caters to a wide range of needs, providing pastoral care, multiple dining options, and an emergency pendant system for added peace of mind. Additionally, residents have access to exceptional nursing home care, as well as the convenience of on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Medication administration is handled with meticulous precision, prioritizing residents’ health and safety. Embrace the freedom from home maintenance worries as Prairie Pointe’s dedicated team takes care of housekeeping and building maintenance. Activity professionals also curate an array of stimulating experiences, ensuring that each resident’s well-being is nurtured to the fullest extent.

Contact Prairie Pointe

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.

Contact The Baptist Apartments – Prairie Pointe

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.

Contact Valley View Heights

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Bismarck, ND

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 nursing home care?

Yes — North Dakota Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 8 nursing homes in Bismarck, ND. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.