Total health inspections
4
North Dakota average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
Nursing Home
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
125
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95.4%
Residents per day (avg)
121
Occupancy rate
95.4%
Residents per day (avg)
121
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$18.1M
Surplus of revenue
$855.6K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$18,083,042.00
Surplus of revenue
$855,576.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.2M
Types of Care at SMP Health – St. Catherine North
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Hospice Care
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The information below is reported by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division.
SMP Health – St. Catherine South
+3%
+13%
+7%
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Fargo (Lincoln)
91
No
67
-
93.8%
$14,232,360.00
$7,887,656.00
55.4%
87.50
5.8268
-
10
-
+3%+13%+7%
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
-19%
+8%
+9%
HC
Hospice Care
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Fargo (Horace Mann)
125
No
42
ALTON, AARON
95.4%
$17,145,062.00
$10,148,830.00
59.2%
120.70
5.5921
1
12
1
-19%+8%+9%
Elim Health Care Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Fargo (River Drive)
-
No
52
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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SMP Health – St. Catherine South
Type of care:
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
Fargo (Lincoln)
Bed Count:
91
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
355079
Occupancy:
93.8%
Home Revenue:
$14,232,360.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,887,656.00
Payroll %:
55.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
87.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8268
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
10
RN share vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
SMP Health – St. Catherine North
Type of care:
HC
MC
SNF
Community:
Fargo (Horace Mann)
Bed Count:
125
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ALTON, AARON
CCN:
355047
Occupancy:
95.4%
Home Revenue:
$17,145,062.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,148,830.00
Payroll %:
59.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
120.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.5921
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
12
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-19%
-19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
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7.9 miles from city center — 0.69 miles to nearest hospital (Work Broadway)
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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 Nurse | 23 | 7.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 7.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 110 | 7.7 | 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 Assistant | 110 | 0 | 110 | 33,410 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 0 | 35 | 11,797 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 5,458 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,265 | 90 | 99% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,663 | 70 | 77% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,020 | 68 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 787 | 80 | 88% | 6.3 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 760 | 62 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 731 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 550 | 76 | 84% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 516 | 62 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 308 | 64 | 70% | 4.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 238 | 54 | 59% | 4.1 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 224 | 33 | 36% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 35 | 38% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 21 | 23% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3% | 1.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
12
Citations per inspection
3
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 0.5
Serious Health citations
1
1
In line with North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 1
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 17, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Oct 17, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Oct 17, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
May 21, 2024
Corrected
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.
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.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.7
20% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 11.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.4
20% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 22.0
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.2%
33% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 20.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.3%
23% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 20.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.8%
7% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 25.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.6%
12% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 5.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.8%
In line with North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 5.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.0%
42% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 3.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
18% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.4%
43% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.7%
22% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 21.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.9%
In line with North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 98.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 98.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.44
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.44
In line with North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 1.48
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.73
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.73
62% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 1.90
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.7%
5% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 94.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.7%
78% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
9% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 88.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
15.0%
28% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 20.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.6%
9% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 10.6%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
103% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
18.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
18.4%
66% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.0%
17% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$6K
84% lower than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: $39K
Number of fines
1
35% fewer fines than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 1.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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 averageNorth Dakota average: 0.0
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$6K
North Dakota average
$39K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 21, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 21, 2024
$6K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for SMP Health – St. Catherine North based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
95.4%
↓ 1.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$855,576
↓ ~$402K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12,026,497
↑ ~$452K vs 2022
Profit Margin
5.0%
↓ 2.5pp vs 2022
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