Valley View Heights
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Bismarck, ND

Valley View Heights

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Bismarck, ND

Overview of Valley View Heights

Valley View Heights is a nursing home in Bismarck, North Dakota, offering nursing, assisted living, and skilled nursing care at 2500 Valley View Avenue. The community is built around 64 apartment units across a two-story building, with private rooms throughout, so each resident has their own space. It sits about 2.6 miles from the center of Bismarck and roughly a mile and a half from CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck Emergency and Trauma Center, which is worth noting for anyone weighing how close hospital care would be in an emergency.

Staffing runs around the clock, which matters for families thinking about response time if something happens overnight. The care here extends past general availability to hands-on mobility support, with staff trained to help residents transfer between bed and wheelchair. That kind of physical assistance points to a setting equipped for residents with real day-to-day care needs rather than only light help.

Daily life is handled comprehensively. Meals, housekeeping, and personalized personal care cover the essentials, while a hair salon, chapel services, and a regular activities calendar round out the parts of life beyond direct care. Transportation services are available for trips off the property, and the community offers fitness and recreation as well.

The neighborhood scores 27 out of 100 for walkability, meaning a few nearby services are reachable on foot but most outings will involve a car. For families, that puts the focus on what the community itself provides, and here that covers a full slate of daily support.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #51 / 78Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 78 homes we track in North Dakota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Dakota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Dakota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bismarck's city center to Valley View Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.31 miles to nearest hospital (CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck Emergency & Trauma Center)

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the ND Dept. of Health & Human Services (NDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The North Dakota average is: 63.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Missouri Slope Assisted Living
NH
AL
HC
SNF
Bismarck
64
Facility 64
ND AVG 75
Rank #26 / 53
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6.42
Facility 6.42
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #2 / 20
-17%+24%
$0
Facility $0
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #1 / 20
6
Facility 6
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #1 / 20
1.5
Facility 1.5
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #1 / 20
-31-
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 42
Rank #2 / 78
Steve Andrist
$6.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #16 / 18
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #16 / 18
60.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #13 / 18
355059
Good Samaritan Society – Augusta Place
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Bismarck
48
Facility 48
ND AVG 75
Rank #33 / 53
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
ND AVG 88.6%
Rank #1 / 12
+10%
4.46
Facility 4.46
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #14 / 20
-13%-14%
$16.0k
Facility $16.0k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #13 / 20
19
Facility 19
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #17 / 20
3.8
Facility 3.8
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #13 / 20
247A+
16
Facility 16
ND AVG 42
Rank #67 / 78
Peter Troy
$8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #13 / 18
$5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #13 / 18
62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 62.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #10 / 18
355125
Missouri Slope
NH
AL
HC
SNF
Bismarck
192
Facility 192
ND AVG 75
Rank #2 / 53
96.4%
Facility 96.4%
ND AVG 88.6%
Rank #3 / 12
+9%
5.82
Facility 5.82
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #3 / 20
-46%+13%
$39.4k
Facility $39.4k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #17 / 20
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #19 / 20
4.2
Facility 4.2
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #17 / 20
3185-
11
Facility 11
ND AVG 42
Rank #71 / 78
Steve Andrist
$36.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $36.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #1 / 18
$21.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #1 / 18
58.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #16 / 18
355128
Baptist Health & Rehab
NH
AL
HOS
SNF
Bismarck
140
Facility 140
ND AVG 75
Rank #5 / 53
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
ND AVG 88.6%
Rank #8 / 12
+7%
5.16
Facility 5.16
ND AVG 5.16
Rank #10 / 20
-35%0%
$35.3k
Facility $35.3k
ND AVG $38.3k
Rank #15 / 20
16
Facility 16
ND AVG 16.5
Rank #13 / 20
2.3
Facility 2.3
ND AVG 3.9
Rank #6 / 20
4133-
6
Facility 6
ND AVG 42
Rank #74 / 78
Cassia Services
$21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ND AVG $15.3M
Rank #4 / 18
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ND AVG $9.7M
Rank #4 / 18
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ND AVG 63.6%
Rank #12 / 18
355058

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in North Dakota

Valley View Heights is located in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Dakota.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

ND Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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
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Higher asset limit; sparse population aids rural access.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Service Payments for Elderly and Disabled (SPED)

ND SPED

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Dakota resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $50,000 individual, higher limit
ND

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General 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

Supplements SSI; covers ~50 facilities statewide.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,000-$1,500/month) for room/board/care in basic care facilities

Family Home Care Program

North Dakota Family Home Care Program

Age 60+
General 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

Caregiver must be family; payment varies by hours/service.

Benefits
Family caregiver payment (~$10-$15/hour, up to 20 hours/week) Respite support

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Dakota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

North Dakota Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
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

8 regions; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

North Dakota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran demand in rural areas; ND Veterans Home option.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General 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

Credit up to $500-$1,000; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$500-$1,000/year) on property taxes

Medicaid Personal Care Option (PCO)

North Dakota Medicaid Personal Care Option

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General 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

Self-directed option (hire family); part of Medicaid State Plan, not a waiver.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Homemaker services Respite (~5 days/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Valley View Heights

Is Valley View Heights in a walkable area?

Valley View Heights has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Valley View Heights?

No, Valley View Heights has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Valley View Heights?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Valley View Heights in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Valley View Heights?

Valley View Heights is located at 2500 Valley View Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501.

What is the phone number of Valley View Heights?

(701) 223-9407 will put you in contact with the team at Valley View Heights.

Is Valley View Heights Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Valley View Heights is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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