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SMP Health – Ave Maria

Jamestown, ND 58401 View Map

SMP Health – Ave Maria is an Assisted Living Home in North Dakota

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Overview of SMP Health – Ave Maria

SMP Health – Ave Maria is a Catholic health care ministry in Jamestown, ND, providing short-term rehabilitation and transitional care, in addition to traditional skilled nursing and long-term care services. The facility serves individuals of all faiths and strives to address the needs of the whole person, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. It is sponsored by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation.

701-252-6404

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.16/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 58

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

95.7%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

25% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Medicaid

9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$16.7M

Surplus of revenue

$1.0M

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$16,698,360.00

Surplus of revenue

$1,004,405.00

Payroll costs

$8.2M

49.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.4M

Total costs $15.6M

58-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Facility Type

Assisted Living Facility

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 355082

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing

Rehabilitation & Transitional Care

Spiritual Care

Palliative Care

Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation & Transitional Care, Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, Assisted Living

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SMP Health – Ave Maria

SNF

ND 58401

100

SISTERS OF MARY OF THE PRESENTATION LONG TERM CARE

95.7%

$15,400,514.00

$8,222,612.00

53.4%

89.40

5/5

6.1576

4/5

5/5

2/5

Luther Memorial Home

SNF

ND 58257

ULRICH, BRETT

90.7%

$9,732,618.00

$5,573,010.00

57.3%

60.70

4/5

6.1843

3/5

5/5

4/5

SMP Health – Ave Maria

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: ND 58401

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SISTERS OF MARY OF THE PRESENTATION LONG TERM CARE

CCN: 355082

Occupancy: 95.7%

Home Revenue: $15,400,514.00

Payroll Costs: $8,222,612.00

Payroll %: 53.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 89.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.1576

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Luther Memorial Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: ND 58257

Bed Count: 75

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ULRICH, BRETT

CCN: 355040

Occupancy: 90.7%

Home Revenue: $9,732,618.00

Payroll Costs: $5,573,010.00

Payroll %: 57.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 60.70

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 6.1843

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Jamestown, ND 58401

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209

Total Staff

198

Employees

Contractors

50,538

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	23	8.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	8.9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	131	7.7	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

186 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

6 staff

6.5hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

1 staff

1.2hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Other Services

5 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

3.5%

of total hours from contractors

1,756 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Administrator: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	131	0	131	30,589	91	100%	7.7
Registered Nurse	23	0	23	6,590	91	100%	8.1
Medication Aide/Technician	18	0	18	3,753	91	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	2	14	3,231	91	100%	8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	1,372	88	97%	7.4
Dental Services Staff	4	0	4	1,041	66	73%	6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	537	65	71%	8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	471	59	65%	8
Administrator	0	1	1	470	60	66%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	458	58	64%	7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	458	58	64%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	438	55	60%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	423	65	71%	6.5
Dietitian	1	0	1	407	51	56%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	133	53	58%	2.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	122	47	52%	2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	39	6	7%	6.5
Qualified Activities Professional	0	1	1	5	4	4%	1.2
Medical Director	0	1	1	3	3	3%	1

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Total Health inspections 4

5% below State average

State average: 4.2

Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total Health citations 7

58% below State average

State average: 16.5

1.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 6 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below State average

State average: 0.5

Serious Health citations 1

Near State average

State average: 1.0

Moderate Health citations 6

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 11, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 11, 2024

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 11, 2024

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jun 13, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation

Part of: SMP Health

Resident Census by Payment Source

87 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (2.3%)

Medicaid 50 (57.5%)

Private Pay/Other 35 (40.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 11.8

Near North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 11.4

Functional decline score 24.7

12% worse than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 22.0

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.3%

0% below North Dakota average.

Walking Ability Worsened 23.0%

12% above North Dakota average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.9%

23% above North Dakota average.

Falls with Major Injury 7.2%

44% above North Dakota average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.9%

24% above North Dakota average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.9%

44% below North Dakota average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.3%

92% below North Dakota average.

Antipsychotic Use 20.8%

3% below North Dakota average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

2% above North Dakota average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

1% above North Dakota average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.8%

69% below North Dakota average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.8%

Near North Dakota average

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.4%

17% worse than North Dakota average

Influenza Vaccine 99.1%

12% better than North Dakota average

Total fines amount $7K

This home paid 83% less in fines than the state average.

North Dakota average: $39K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 35% fewer fines than the state average.

North Dakota average: 1.5

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

North Dakota average: 0.0

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jun 13, 2024

$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for SMP Health – Ave Maria based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 95.7% ↑ 0.5pp vs 2022

Net Income $1,004,405 ↑ ~$717K vs 2022

Total Payroll $11,535,684 ↑ ~$2.2M vs 2022

Profit Margin 6.5% ↑ 4.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	99.5%	99.0%	99.2%	99.0%	99.4%	98.9%	97.8%	98.4%	97.9%	86.1%	95.2%	95.7%
Beds	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
Net Income	$609,790	$511,471	$523,856	$69,101	$340,772	$413,529	$323,945	$4,642	$786,833	$1,344,744	$287,855	$1,004,405
Gross Revenue	$8,555,586	$8,975,724	$9,462,300	$9,807,295	$10,008,357	$10,288,839	$10,702,147	$10,799,293	$11,237,316	$10,614,965	$13,023,775	$15,400,514
Operating Expenses	$8,857,161	$9,167,350	$9,613,383	$10,074,700	$10,615,384	$10,904,968	$11,346,433	$11,769,299	$12,311,827	$12,675,153	$13,972,243	$15,308,218
Net Patient Revenue	$8,140,394	$8,448,013	$8,938,872	$9,286,230	$9,560,369	$9,733,202	$10,108,743	$10,331,146	$11,177,532	$10,958,851	$12,858,075	$15,087,321
Total Payroll	$6,378,008	$6,230,051	$6,869,114	$7,210,502	$7,827,196	$7,981,783	$8,255,287	$8,760,721	$9,410,305	$9,602,292	$9,354,147	$11,535,684
Profit Margin %	7.1%	5.7%	5.5%	0.7%	3.4%	4.0%	3.0%	0.0%	7.0%	12.7%	2.2%	6.5%
Medicare %	8.4%	9.1%	8.2%	8.6%	5.8%	8.5%	9.0%	8.1%	7.9%	17.0%	12.3%	10.2%
Medicaid %	44.7%	44.2%	45.3%	42.8%	45.9%	44.3%	42.3%	50.5%	52.7%	42.2%	47.4%	55.6%
Private %	46.8%	46.7%	46.5%	48.6%	48.3%	47.2%	48.6%	41.4%	39.4%	40.8%	40.3%	34.2%
Revenue/Day	$224	$234	$247	$257	$264	$270	$283	$288	$312	$349	$370	$432
Cost/Day	$244	$254	$266	$279	$293	$302	$318	$328	$344	$403	$402	$438
Avg Length of Stay	275.0 days	397.2 days	402.2 days	331.5 days	390.1 days	220.1 days	194.0 days	230.2 days	306.3 days	202.8 days	167.1 days	311.8 days

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

ND Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Higher asset limit; sparse population aids rural access.

Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (SPED)

ND SPED

General: Age 65+ or disabled, North Dakota resident, at risk of decline.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $50,000 (individual, higher limit).

ND Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Basic Care Assistance Program (BCAP)

North Dakota Basic Care Assistance Program

General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), 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 Specifics: Supplements SSI; covers ~50 facilities statewide.

Family Home Care Program

North Dakota Family Home Care Program

General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Caregiver must be family; payment varies by hours/service.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Dakota Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

North Dakota LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ prioritized, ND resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.

ND Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

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 Specifics: 8 regions; rural/low-income priority.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

North Dakota SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, ND resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

ND Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

North Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas; ND Veterans Home option.

Property Tax Homestead Credit for Seniors

North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics: Credit up to $500-$1,000; applies to primary residence.

Medicaid Personal Care Option (PCO)

North Dakota Medicaid Personal Care Option

General: Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics: Self-directed option (hire family); part of Medicaid State Plan, not a waiver.

SMP Health – Ave Maria

SMP Health – Ave Maria is an Assisted Living Home in North Dakota

SMP Health – Ave… is an Assisted Living Home in North Dakota

SMP Health – Ave Maria

SMP Health – Ave Maria is an Assisted Living Home in North Dakota

SMP Health – Ave… is an Assisted Living Home in North Dakota

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for North Dakota Seniors

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (SPED)

Basic Care Assistance Program (BCAP)

Family Home Care Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Property Tax Homestead Credit for Seniors

Medicaid Personal Care Option (PCO)

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