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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 42m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 34m per day | ▲ 14% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 18m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 3h 0m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 11m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 3h 46m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 10m per day | ▲ 395% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 37m per day | ▲ 6% State avg: 35m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
In North Dakota, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division is the agency authorized to perform unannounced inspections and issue official health quality reports.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Dakota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ND Average | vs. ND Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 27 | 22 | This facility has 23% more total deficiencies than a typical North Dakota nursing home (27 vs. ND avg 22).↑ 23% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 9 | 7.3 | This facility has 23% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Dakota nursing home (9 vs. ND avg 7.3).↑ 23% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.65
79% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 1.48
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
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.6%
19% worse than North Dakota averageNorth Dakota average: 10.6%
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%
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%
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.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (69% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
7.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Fargo's city center to The Meadows on University's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.57 miles to nearest hospital (Sanford South University Medical Center)
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The Meadows on University is located in Fargo, North Dakota.
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The information below is reported by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Division.
| Eventide Catered Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Moorhead | 145 | 84.5% | +6% | 5.00 | -59% | +5% | $46.0k | 28 | 2.3 | 4 | 111 | A+ | 44 | Jodee Bock | $27.0M | $15.1M | 56% | 245461 | ||||
| Eventide Fargo |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Fargo (Brandt Crossing) | 98
Facility
98
ND AVG
75
Rank
#14 / 53 |
99.1%
Facility
99.1%
ND AVG
87.8%
Rank
#2 / 23 | +13% | 4.94
Facility
4.94
ND AVG
5.16
Rank
#15 / 25 | -5% | -4% | $9.0k
Facility
$9.0k
ND AVG
$38.3k
Rank
#13 / 25 | 11
Facility
11
ND AVG
16.5
Rank
#7 / 25 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
ND AVG
3.9
Rank
#5 / 25 | 1 | 96 | - |
21
Facility
21
ND AVG
42
Rank
#60 / 80 | Christopher Gilson | $18.8M
Facility
$18.8M
ND AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#7 / 22 | $10.5M
Facility
$10.5M
ND AVG
$5.6M
Rank
#9 / 22 | 55.7%
Facility
55.7%
ND AVG
48.6%
Rank
#17 / 22 | 355127 | ||||
| Fargo Elim Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Fargo (River Drive) | 95
Facility
95
ND AVG
75
Rank
#16 / 53 |
39.6%
Facility
39.6%
ND AVG
87.8%
Rank
#22 / 23 | -55% | 3.63
Facility
3.63
ND AVG
5.16
Rank
#25 / 25 | +44% | -30% | $41.0k
Facility
$41.0k
ND AVG
$38.3k
Rank
#23 / 25 | 18
Facility
18
ND AVG
16.5
Rank
#19 / 25 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
ND AVG
3.9
Rank
#23 / 25 | 1 | 64 | - |
52
Facility
52
ND AVG
42
Rank
#31 / 80 | - | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
ND AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#18 / 22 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
ND AVG
$5.6M
Rank
#17 / 22 | 83.1%
Facility
83.1%
ND AVG
48.6%
Rank
#1 / 22 | 355024 |
The Meadows on University is in the Lewis & Clark neighborhood of Fargo.
The Meadows on University has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The Meadows on University's occupancy is 39.6%.
Yes — there are 19 photos of The Meadows on University in the photo gallery on this page.
(701) 237-3030 will put you in contact with the team at The Meadows on University.
The Meadows on University is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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