Assisted Living Home

SMP Health – Ave Maria

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)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
North Dakota average: 3.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
North Dakota average: 3.1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
North Dakota average: 4.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
North Dakota average: 3.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
6h 9m per day

This home provides 24% more nursing time per resident than the North Dakota average.

North Dakota average: 4h 58m per day

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.

Higher demand than most homes in North Dakota
Occupancy rate 95.7%
Residents per day (avg) 89
Occupancy rate
95.7%
Residents per day (avg)
89

Who this home usually serves

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

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

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16.7M
Surplus of revenue
$1.0M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16,698,360.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,004,405.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.2M
49.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.4M
Total costs $15.6M
Bed community size
58-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

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

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation & Transitional Care, Spiritual Care, Palliative Care, Assisted Living
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

State average 4.2


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations 7
Citations per inspection
1.75

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

4 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 7 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with State average

State average: 1

0 critical citations More info State average: 0.5

1 serious citation More info State average: 1

6 moderate citations More info State average: 14.8

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.2
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

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The information below is reported by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division.
SMP Health – Ave Maria
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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100
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Address Jamestown, ND 58401

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

209
Total Staff
198
Employees
11
Contractors
50,538
Total Hours (Quarter)
72
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse148.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1317.7 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 Assistant131013130,58991100%7.7
Registered Nurse230236,59091100%8.1
Medication Aide/Technician180183,75391100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse122143,23191100%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,3728897%7.4
Dental Services Staff4041,0416673%6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0115376571%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014715965%8
Administrator0114706066%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014585864%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1014585864%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1014385560%8
Physical Therapy Aide0114236571%6.5
Dietitian1014075156%8
Qualified Social Worker0111335358%2.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0221224752%2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113967%6.5
Qualified Activities Professional011544%1.2
Medical Director011333%1

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
87 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (2.3%)
Medicaid
50 residents (57.5%)
Private pay or other
35 residents (40.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.8
In line with North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 11.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.7
12% worse than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 22.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.3%
In line with North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 20.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.0%
12% worse than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.9%
23% worse than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.2%
44% worse than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 5.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.9%
24% worse than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 5.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
44% better than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 3.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.8%
69% better than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.3%
92% better than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.8%
In line with North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 21.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 98.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 98.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8%
In line with North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 94.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
17% worse than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
12% better than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 88.6%

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 Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $7K
83% lower than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: $39K

Number of fines 1
35% fewer fines than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than North Dakota average

North Dakota average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $7K
North Dakota average $39K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 13, 2024
$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

ND Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, North Dakota resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$3,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; sparse population aids rural access.

Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (SPED)

ND SPED

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

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

$50,000 (individual, higher limit).

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Basic Care Assistance Program (BCAP)

North Dakota Basic Care Assistance Program

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), ND resident, in licensed basic care facility, low-income.

~$1,255/month (individual, after facility costs); varies by facility rate.

$3,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; covers ~50 facilities statewide.

Family Home Care Program

North Dakota Family Home Care Program

Age 60+, ND resident, need help with 1+ ADL, family caregiver available.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, ND resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

North Dakota LIHEAP

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

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; ND resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

8 regions; rural/low-income priority.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

North Dakota SCSEP

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

North Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, ND resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

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

Property Tax Homestead Credit for Seniors

North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

Age 65+ (or disabled), ND resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$22,500/year (individual), ~$29,500/year (couple).

Home value < $500,000; other assets not assessed.

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

Medicaid Personal Care Option (PCO)

North Dakota Medicaid Personal Care Option

Age 65+ (or disabled), ND resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.

~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional for excess income.

$3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

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

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