Bethany Retirement Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Fargo, ND
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Bethany Retirement Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Fargo, ND
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bethany Retirement Living accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Bethany Retirement Living accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Bethany Retirement Living

Bethany Retirement Living provides assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care in Fargo, ND. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents keep a private living space, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. Opened in 1939, Bethany Retirement Living has 45 beds with studio and one bedroom housing, and total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The chapel, religious services and pastoral care provide access to faith based activities, while the University Café, 42nd Street Diner, hair salon and wellness center offer dining, personal care and wellness spaces.

Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted. American Lutheran Home operates Bethany Retirement Living. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 51.3% Above ND avg. ▲ 51.3% Above ND avg.ND average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 40.5% Above ND avg. ▲ 40.5% Above ND avg.ND average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 16.1% Above ND avg. ▲ 16.1% Above ND avg.ND average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 41.9% Above ND avg. ▲ 41.9% Above ND avg.ND average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 7th out of 19 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 3% · ND 5h 14mThis facility: 5h 24m per resident per day, 3% above the North Dakota average of 5h 14m (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #7 / 19Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 7th out of 19 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the North Dakota average, with a ranking across 19 North Dakota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
5h 24m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +87% above North Dakota average

0 of 6 metrics below North Dakota average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant239023949,36391100%7.4
Registered Nurse2953412,19391100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse296357,22691100%8.8
Medication Aide/Technician290295,82491100%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff350354,00191100%5.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist100103,8246774%8
RN Director of Nursing4041,9127077%7.9
Dental Services Staff6061,7566571%7.9
Respiratory Therapist9091,7458998%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0881,3467886%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0661,2848290%6.2
Mental Health Service Worker3031,1626571%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0669767178%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide2029646571%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide0669527178%6.2
Nurse Practitioner1014696066%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0443696470%3.1
Dietitian1013123943%8
Administrator1012913741%7.9
Medical Director0111867%3
239 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
34 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
35 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
29 Medication Aide/Technician
Coverage 100%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 45 Rank #16 / 23Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th out of 23 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Dakota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
39 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #5 / 29Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 29 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
75 / 100
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
140 days

About This Community

License Details

CountyCass

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bethany Retirement Living is legally operated by American Lutheran Home Inc.

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Leadership

ContactShawn Stuhaug (per state records, record updated Aug 2026)

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Café
Gift Shop
Beauty Salon
Library
Wellness Center

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel
Pastoral Care

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

Contact Bethany Retirement Living

Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Feb 2026

Total health inspections
5 ↑ 14% · ND 4.4This facility: 5, 14% above the North Dakota average of 4.4 (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
10 Rank #3 / 18Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 18 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the North Dakota State average, with a ranking across all 18 ND facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 42% · ND 17.1This facility: 10, 42% below the North Dakota average of 17.1 (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
2 Rank #3 / 18Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 3rd out of 18 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the North Dakota mean across 18 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 48% · ND 3.88This facility: 2, 48% below the North Dakota average of 3.88 (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 10 of 10 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 10 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · ND 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the North Dakota average of 0.4 (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
1 ↓ 9% · ND 1.1This facility: 1, 9% below the North Dakota average of 1.1 (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
9 ↓ 41% · ND 15.3This facility: 9, 41% below the North Dakota average of 15.3 (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · ND 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the North Dakota average of 0.3 (among North Dakota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Feb 12, 2026 · 3 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Rights, 5 of 10 citations · 4 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Feb 12, 2026 3 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Jun 04, 2025 1 citation
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Jan 29, 2025 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Oct 24, 2024 1 citation
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Oct 26, 2023 4 citations
Resident Rights serious citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 10 citations
Resident Rights 5 deficiencies (50%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (20%)
Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (20%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 1 deficiency (10%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

5 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 10 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Oct 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 ND avg $44KNorth Dakota average: $44,396. Average among the 44 North Dakota facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 ND avg 1.7North Dakota average: 1.7. Average among the 44 North Dakota facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 ND avg 0.07North Dakota average: 0.07. Average among the 44 North Dakota facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the North Dakota average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 3 / 5 Average
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.8 Score · lower is better ↓ 44% · ND 10.3This facility: 5.8, 44% below the ND average of 10.3 (among ND facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 15.3 Score · lower is better ↓ 24% · ND 20.1This facility: 15.3, 24% below the ND average of 20.1 (among ND facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 8 better, 3 near ND average

3 short-stay measures: 3 better

Financials

Money and staffing.

Bethany Retirement Living’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 17 North Dakota nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Profitable on care

5.1% operating margin

+2.5 pts vs prior year

Positive margin in 6 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $1.9M after other income.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends more on payroll than most North Dakota homes

66.7% payroll share of revenue

ND average 61.6%Rank #4 / 17Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 17 nursing homes we track in North Dakota for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the North Dakota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $0.7M while revenue rose $1.6M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
164 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 20 · 12%
Medicaid 66 · 40%
Private pay & other 78 · 48%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Typical stay

Medicare 19 days Medicaid 4 years Private pay & other 8 - 9 months

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fargo's city center to Bethany Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
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: 61.6% 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.
SMP Health – St. Catherine North ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Fargo (Horace Mann)
125
Facility 125
ND AVG 73
Rank #4 / 23
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
ND AVG 89.6%
Rank #8 / 11
+5%
5.98
Facility 5.98
ND AVG 5.23
Rank #3 / 19
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -34%+14%
$6.2k
Facility $6.2k
ND AVG $44.4k
Rank #9 / 19
12
Facility 12
ND AVG 17.1
Rank #7 / 18
3.0
Facility 3.0
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #7 / 18
1118-
42
Facility 42
ND AVG 44
Rank #15 / 29
Aaron Alton
$18.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $18.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
ND AVG $16.0M
Rank #6 / 17
$11.7MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 09/2024
ND AVG $9.9M
Rank #5 / 17
62.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 62.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
ND AVG 61.6%
Rank #8 / 17
355047
SMP Health – St. Catherine South ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Fargo (Lincoln)
98
Facility 98
ND AVG 73
Rank #5 / 23
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
ND AVG 89.6%
Rank #8 / 11
+5%
5.36
Facility 5.36
ND AVG 5.23
Rank #7 / 19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -4%+3%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $44.4k
Rank #1 / 19
11
Facility 11
ND AVG 17.1
Rank #3 / 18
2.8
Facility 2.8
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #9 / 18
-92-
67
Facility 67
ND AVG 44
Rank #7 / 29
-
$15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2024
ND AVG $16.0M
Rank #9 / 17
$9.9MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 09/2024
ND AVG $9.9M
Rank #8 / 17
65.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility 65.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
ND AVG 61.6%
Rank #5 / 17
355079
Bethany Retirement Living ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Fargo (Jefferson)
45
Facility 45
ND AVG 73
Rank #16 / 23
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5.40
Facility 5.40
ND AVG 5.23
Rank #7 / 19
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -42%+3%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $44.4k
Rank #1 / 19
10
Facility 10
ND AVG 17.1
Rank #3 / 18
2.0
Facility 2.0
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #3 / 18
1164-
75
Facility 75
ND AVG 44
Rank #5 / 29
American Lutheran Home Inc
$29.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $29.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG $16.0M
Rank #2 / 17
$19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG $9.9M
Rank #2 / 17
66.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 66.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG 61.6%
Rank #4 / 17
355086
Bethany on 42nd ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Fargo (Anderson Park)
40
Facility 40
ND AVG 73
Rank #18 / 23
--
5.16
Facility 5.16
ND AVG 5.23
Rank #10 / 19
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -49%-1%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $44.4k
Rank #1 / 19
3
Facility 3
ND AVG 17.1
Rank #1 / 18
1.5
Facility 1.5
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #1 / 18
-113A+
29
Facility 29
ND AVG 44
Rank #16 / 29
American Lutheran Home Inc
$22.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $22.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG $16.0M
Rank #3 / 17
$12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG $9.9M
Rank #4 / 17
56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG 61.6%
Rank #14 / 17
355123
Elim Health Care Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
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HOS
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SNF
Fargo
88
Facility 88
ND AVG 73
Rank #9 / 23
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
ND AVG 89.6%
Rank #7 / 11
+5%
5.99
Facility 5.99
ND AVG 5.23
Rank #3 / 19
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -12%+15%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $44.4k
Rank #1 / 19
14
Facility 14
ND AVG 17.1
Rank #11 / 18
4.7
Facility 4.7
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #16 / 18
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52
Facility 52
ND AVG 44
Rank #13 / 29
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$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG $16.0M
Rank #8 / 17
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG $9.9M
Rank #9 / 17
61.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 61.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
ND AVG 61.6%
Rank #9 / 17
355129

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other ND nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in North Dakota

Bethany Retirement Living is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Dakota.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

ND Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Dakota resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
ND

Higher asset limit; sparse population aids rural access.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (SPED)

ND SPED

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $50,000 individual, higher limit
ND

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Basic Care Assistance Program (BCAP)

North Dakota Basic Care Assistance Program

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General ND resident, in licensed basic care facility, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, after facility costs); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
ND

Supplements SSI; covers ~50 facilities statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,000-$1,500/month) for room/board/care in basic care facilities

Family Home Care Program

North Dakota Family Home Care Program

Age 60+
General ND resident, need help with 1+ ADL, family caregiver available.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
ND

Caregiver must be family; payment varies by hours/service.

Benefits
Family caregiver payment (~$10-$15/hour, up to 20 hours/week) Respite support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General ND resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
ND

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; ND resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
ND

8 regions; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General ND resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
ND

High veteran demand in rural areas; ND Veterans Home option.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax Homestead Credit for Seniors

North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General ND resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$22,500/year (individual), ~$29,500/year (couple).
Asset Limits Home value < $500,000; other assets not assessed.
ND

Credit up to $500-$1,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$500-$1,000/year) on property taxes

Medicaid Personal Care Option (PCO)

North Dakota Medicaid Personal Care Option

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General ND resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional for excess income.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).
ND

Self-directed option (hire family); part of Medicaid State Plan, not a waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Homemaker services Respite (~5 days/year)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethany Retirement Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Bethany Retirement Living in?
Bethany Retirement Living is in the Jefferson neighborhood of United States ; 4255 30th Avenue South Fargo.
02 Who is the owner of Bethany Retirement Living?
Bethany Retirement Living is legally operated by American Lutheran Home Inc.
03 Is Bethany Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Bethany Retirement Living has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Bethany Retirement Living?
Bethany Retirement Living's occupancy is 98.1%.
05 How long has Bethany Retirement Living been in business?
Bethany Retirement Living has been operating for approximately 39 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
06 Are pets allowed at Bethany Retirement Living?
No, Bethany Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.
07 Does Bethany Retirement Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Bethany Retirement Living is registered as a non-profit in ND.