Total health inspections
4
North Dakota average 4.2
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
The Meadows on University
Nursing Home
The Meadows on University
Nursing Home
The Meadows on University is an esteemed skilled nursing facility nestled in Fargo, North Dakota. This exceptional haven stands as a beacon of round-the-clock care, providing an unwavering 24/7 skilled nursing support system. Ensuring residents receive the utmost attention, the facility boasts physician oversight, coupled with attentive care and comprehensive physical therapy offerings. A remarkable emphasis on post-surgical rehabilitation is a hallmark, where personalized goals come to life.
Distinguished by its commitment to customization, the home crafts therapy plans and meal options tailored to individual needs, reflecting their dedication to holistic well-being. The highly trained and compassionate staff, including nurses and CNAs, embody responsiveness and expertise. Valuing independence at every life stage, they empower residents with tailored services, including wound care, memory care, orthopedic care, neuro therapy, stroke recovery, balance training, and beyond. Within their array of amenities, one finds serene courtyards, a beauty salon, and barbershop, while complimentary Wi-Fi, medical transportation, and activity transport underscore their holistic approach to care.
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
110
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
39.6%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Occupancy rate
39.6%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$6.3M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$6,285,359.00
Operating loss
$-1,543,706.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.4M
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.
$3.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.8M
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 71 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Meadows on University
Skilled Nursing
Hospice Care
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The information below is reported by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division.
The Meadows on University
-18%
-30%
-55%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
HC
Hospice Care
N
Nursing
Fargo (Lewis & Clark)
110
No
71
39.6%
$6,255,179.00
$4,350,635.00
69.6%
49.80
3.6333
1
18
1
-18%-30%-55%
Fargo Elim Care Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
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.
N
Nursing
Fargo (River Drive)
-
No
52
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Golden LivingCenter in Moorhead
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
N
Nursing
Moorhead
-
No
48
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Meadows on University
Type of care:
SNF
HC
N
Community:
Fargo (Lewis & Clark)
Bed Count:
110
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
355024
Occupancy:
39.6%
Home Revenue:
$6,255,179.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,350,635.00
Payroll %:
69.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6333
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-55%
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7.1 miles from city center — 0.57 miles to nearest hospital (Sanford South University Medical Center)
1315 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
85
Total Staff
82
Employees
3
Contractors
25,112
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 9.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 9.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
55 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.9%
of total hours from contractors
236 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 31 | 0 | 31 | 9,886 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,986 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,430 | 88 | 97% | 9.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2,356 | 72 | 79% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,330 | 64 | 70% | 5.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 846 | 66 | 73% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 63 | 69% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 478 | 61 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 444 | 55 | 60% | 8.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 59 | 65% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 336 | 55 | 60% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 33 | 36% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 3% | 12 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 3 | 3% | 11 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
18
Citations per inspection
4.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 18 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
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 09, 2025
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: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Eduro Healthcare LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
50
Total Residents
Medicare
9
(18%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
33
(66%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
8
(16%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
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.
7.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.7
33% better 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.
13.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.8
37% better 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
9.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.0%
56% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 20.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.7%
38% better 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
19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.7%
21% better 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
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 5.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.8%
58% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 5.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.3%
83% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 3.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.0%
39% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.0%
34% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.4%
70% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 21.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
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
89.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.1%
10% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 98.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.65
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.65
79% worse than 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.
1.27
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.27
33% 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
95.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.8%
In line with North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 94.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
6% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
79.5%
10% worse 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.
18.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.8%
10% better than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 20.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.6%
19% worse 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%
113% 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.
39.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
39.0%
27% 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.
56.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
56.3%
11% better 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
$63K
62% higher 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
$63K
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.
Apr 9, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 9, 2025
$63K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Meadows on University based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
39.6%
↓ 15.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1,543,706
↓ ~$1.9M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,225,686
↓ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-24.7%
↓ 28.9pp vs 2022
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