SMP Health – St. Catherine North

SMP Health – St. Catherine North is a Nursing Home in North Dakota

SMP Health – St.… is a Nursing Home in North Dakota

SMP Health – St. Catherine North

1351 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102 View Map

SMP Health – St. Catherine North is a Nursing Home in North Dakota

SMP Health – St.… is a Nursing Home in North Dakota

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Overview of SMP Health – St. Catherine North

SMP Health – St. Catherine North is an exceptional skilled nursing facility nestled in the vibrant Fargo-Moorhead area. This distinguished facility stands as a testament to uncompromising Catholic healthcare professionals who deliver both long and short-term healthcare and rehab services. The home is driven by compassionate care and adheres to ethical and religious directives, setting the stage for a commitment to excellence. This facility specializes in hospice care, tracheostomy care, wound care, and more, catering to diverse needs.
In addition to addressing immediate health concerns, this Fargo-based haven extends its dedication to long-term care, boasting a dedicated dietary management team and a spiritual care aspect that caters to residents’ holistic well-being. SMP Health – St. Catherine North invites you to explore a realm where values, qualifications, and comprehensive nursing home services merge to create a haven of health and healing.

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Home Information SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
125
Occupancy
94.7%
Total Bed Days Available
45625
Avg. Length of Stay
397 days
Avg. Residents per Day
121
Finance
Home Revenue
$16,707,229.00
Payroll Costs
$9,666,771.00
Profit
$1,257,627.00
Total Home Costs
$16,221,713.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
57.9%
House Specifics:
CCN
355047
Owner Name
ALTON, AARON
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Cass
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
97
Total Discharges
111
% Medicaid Admissions
8%
% Medicare Admissions
67%
% Private Pay Admissions
25%
% Medicaid Discharges
23%
% Medicare Discharges
46%
% Private Pay Discharges
32%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.59 hrs
Number of Fines
1
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
21527
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
2537
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
19956

Types of Care at SMP Health – St. Catherine North

Nursing Home Memory Care Hospice Care
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division.
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SMP Health – St. Catherine South
HC

Hospice Care

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Fargo
98
No
67
-
91.1%
$10,949,535.00
$6,919,161.00
63.2%
87.50
5/5
5.8268
5/5
5/5
2/5
-
Elim Health Care Center
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Fargo
-
No
52
-
-
-
-
-
85.50
5/5
5.5502
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
HC

Hospice Care

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Fargo
125
No
42
ALTON, AARON
94.7%
$16,707,229.00
$9,666,771.00
57.9%
120.70
5/5
5.5921
4/5
5/5
3/5
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Address 1351 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

219
Total Staff
199
Employees
20
Contractors
60,397
Total Hours (Quarter)
88
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse237.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse357.7 No
Certified Nursing Assistant1107.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
180 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.5%
of total hours from contractors
1,512 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Administrator: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant110011033,41091100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse3503511,79791100%7.7
Registered Nurse230235,45891100%7.8
Medication Aide/Technician120122,2659099%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker4041,6637077%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,0206875%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff4047878088%6.3
Dietitian2027606268%7.7
Dental Services Staff2027316470%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0445507684%4.2
Occupational Therapy Aide2025166268%8.1
Nurse Practitioner2024806066%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0443086470%4.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0552385459%4.1
Administrator0112243336%6.8
Qualified Social Worker0111003538%2.8
Physical Therapy Aide033652123%3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
Medical Director011533%1.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2022 – Oct 2024)

4
Inspections
12
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Oct 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
11
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
4
33% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
17% of total
Resident Rights
1
8% of total
Administration
1
8% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 11
Complaint Investigations 4
State Comparison (ND)
Avg Citations (State)
16.5
This Facility: 12
Avg Critical (State)
0.5
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Oct 17, 2024 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Oct 17, 2024 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Oct 17, 2024 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
May 21, 2024 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D AdministrationF0849 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 D Care PlanningF0640 Corrected
Sep 21, 2023 E Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Aug 18, 2022 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Aug 18, 2022 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Aug 18, 2022 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Aug 18, 2022 D Resident RightsF0623 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Sisters of Mary of the Presentation
Resident Census by Payment Source
125 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (6.4%)
Medicaid 61 (48.8%)
Private Pay/Other 56 (44.8%)
Specialized Care Beds
18 Total Specialty Beds
14.4% of Bed Capacity
18
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
14.4%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
13.7 Score
20% worse than avg State avg: 11.4

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
26.4 Score
20% worse than avg State avg: 22.0

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
27.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.0%
Depressive Symptoms
6.4%
Falls with Major Injury
5.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.9%
Antipsychotic Use
16.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
25.3%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
26.8%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
89.7% 5% worse than avg State: 94.4%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
3.7% 78% worse than avg State: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
96.9% 9% better than avg State: 88.6%

Penalties & 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 $6K State avg: $39K 84% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 State avg: 1.5
Compared to State Average Facility: $6K | State Avg: $39K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (May 2024 - May 2024)

May 21, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$6K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (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.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,000-$1,500/month) for room/board/care in basic care facilities.
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.
  • Services: Family caregiver payment (~$10-$15/hour, up to 20 hours/week), respite support.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
North Dakota Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
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.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max), weatherization.
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.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Tax reduction (~$500-$1,000/year) on property taxes.
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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), homemaker services, respite (~5 days/year).

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ND Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
ND SPED

Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (SPED)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
North Dakota Basic Care Assistance Program

Basic Care Assistance Program (BCAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,000-$1,500/month) for room/board/care in basic care facilities.
North Dakota Family Home Care Program

Family Home Care Program

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Family caregiver payment (~$10-$15/hour, up to 20 hours/week), respite support.
North Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
North Dakota LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max), weatherization.
North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
North Dakota SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
North Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
North Dakota Homestead Property Tax Credit

Property Tax Homestead Credit for Seniors

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax reduction (~$500-$1,000/year) on property taxes.
North Dakota Medicaid Personal Care Option

Medicaid Personal Care Option (PCO)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), homemaker services, respite (~5 days/year).
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