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Overview of Park Avenue Villa

Park Avenue Villa offers nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Dickinson, ND. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 37 beds, Park Avenue Villa is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Its combination of assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing may also suit a resident whose care needs grow over time. Rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to therapy without arranging care at a separate facility.

The dining program includes a continental breakfast and a noon meal, with supper available for an additional charge, so families can account for the evening meal separately. Residents can use the beauty shop for personal grooming, and activities include exercise and yoga; religious services are also available.

A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

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Overview of Northwood Deaconess Health Center

Northwood Deaconess Health Center delivers nursing home, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing services in Northwood, North Dakota. Licensed nursing staff remain on site 24 hours a day for both skilled nursing and nursing home care. Assisted living aids residents in managing personal daily routines and medication schedules. Respite care supplies short-term stays, giving primary family caregivers necessary breaks from daily responsibilities.

A small capacity of 6 beds fosters an intimate setting where staff and residents interact closely. Floor plans include both private and shared semi-private rooms depending on individual preference. An on-site salon and spa offers daily grooming convenience, while organized social events like bingo, church services, and Bible study provide routine recreation and fellowship.

Interested families evaluating care solutions will find a compact community capable of adjusting to evolving medical demands without demanding a relocation.

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Overview of Prairie Pointe

Prairie Pointe offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, and skilled nursing in Bismarck, ND. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while residents live in apartments, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing residential care, and hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life.

With 32 beds, Prairie Pointe is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, one bedroom with den, and two bedroom options, so a couple can move together into a two bedroom unit or one resident can choose a smaller layout.

Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, while short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period. Rehabilitation services and transportation are available, and multiple dining options give residents more than one way to have meals. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of care. Pastoral care and religious services are available for residents who want spiritual support or worship opportunities. Prairie Pointe opened in 2018 and is operated by Baptist Health Care Center, with staffing available around the clock.

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Overview of The Baptist Apartments – Prairie Pointe

The Baptist Apartments, Prairie Point, lists four care types in Bismarck, ND. Hospice care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care are all licensed here. Thirty-two beds is small, which keeps short the list of names a resident has to learn.

Assisted living covers dressing, bathing, and medication for someone who wants the rest of the day left alone. The nursing home and skilled nursing designations are the ones that carry ongoing nursing needs, and round-the-clock staffing is on the service list. Hospice care is here for the end of a life, once comfort has replaced recovery as the point.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab both appear, which is the recovery track. Respite care covers a brief stay, useful when a person needs someone in the building rather than a nursing procedure. Because all four are licensed here, a change in what a resident needs is not also a change of building.

Medicaid is on the accepted payment list, and for many families, that is the route in. Walkability scores 85 here, which puts most errands inside walking distance.

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Overview of Valley Eldercare Center

Situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Valley Eldercare Center 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.

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Overview of Pioneer House Assisted Living

Pioneer House Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, respite care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Fargo, ND. Assisted living provides help with personal care, while independent living offers community living without daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site, hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and respite care supports a short-term stay.

The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time or for a family seeking temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Private rooms provide individual accommodations, while semi-private rooms offer shared accommodations. Residents can bring pets, and the wheelchair-accessible setting supports residents who use wheelchairs.

A salon or spa is available on site, allowing residents to use those services within the community. The daily group exercise program gives residents a scheduled way to participate in exercise, while specialty diets can be accommodated during meal service. Par Kaur is the owner.

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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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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Marillac Manor

Conveniently located in the neighborhood of Bismarck, ND, Good Samaritan Society – Marillac Manor is an idyllic senior living community, offering independent living, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term care, and outpatient rehabilitation. The community features an array of well-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with utilities, basic satellite tv, and maintenance for a carefree lifestyle and emergency response systems for residents’ safety. Residents undergoing the recovery process are provided with an excellent rehabilitation team to help them with all of their recovery needs so they can quickly get back on their feet.

Committed to helping its residents live full lives, the community provides a comprehensive wellness program featuring exciting activities and health & wellness initiatives designed to enrich their overall well-being. The community also handles the meal preparation to make sure residents always eat healthy and right on time without the hassles of cooking their own meals. An array of amenities, such as salon services, well-equipped wellness center, and guest suites are offered to give residents more convenience.

Starting Price $837/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Valley Senior Living on Columbia & Corporate Office

Valley Senior Living on Columbia & Corporate Office offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is offered in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide nursing support on site. Independent Apartments, Basic Care, and Transitional Care are among the community’s specific programs, and rehabilitation services give residents access to recovery support without leaving the community.

With several care levels, Valley Senior Living on Columbia & Corporate Office may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time. Lutheran and Christian religious services are available for residents who wish to participate, and the area’s Walk Score of 53 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

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Nursing Homes in North Dakota at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota. 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: 4.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota. 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