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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.
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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 48m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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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.
| 37m per day | ▲ 23% 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 16m per day | ▼ 24% State avg: 3h 0m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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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 6m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 3h 46m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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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.
| 11m per day | ▲ 450% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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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.
| 32m per day | ▼ 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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.
The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025, found deficiencies related to the failure to develop a baseline care plan within 48 hours for a newly admitted resident. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues including infection control lapses, inaccurate resident assessments, inadequate assistance with daily living activities, and problems with nutrition and medication management. Prior reports also noted unsanitary kitchen conditions and inconsistent implementation of infection prevention protocols. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s deficiencies appear consistent over time, with no clear indication of improvement or worsening.
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.
Building Type: Single-story
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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 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.
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(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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