Nursing homes in North Dakota
How CMS rates the state's 72 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 72
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 71
- of 72
- Counties
- 37
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How North Dakota compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How North Dakota's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 24 | 33.3% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 10 | 13.9% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 12 | 16.7% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 12 | 16.7% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 13 | 18.1% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 1 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 72 CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
North Dakota’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 5★: 33.3% of the state’s facilities against 20.7% nationally (+12.7 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 46% of the state’s 72 nursing homes, across 37 counties in total.
- Cass County8 · 11%Search →
- Morton County5 · 7%Search →
- Burleigh County5 · 7%Search →
- Traill County3 · 4%Search →
- Nelson County3 · 4%Search →
- Stark County3 · 4%Search →
- Grand Forks County3 · 4%Search →
- Ransom County3 · 4%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in North Dakota?
This dataset includes 72 CMS-certified nursing homes across 37 counties in North Dakota, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Cass County, Morton County, Burleigh County, Traill County, Nelson County.
How are North Dakota nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 24 are rated 5 stars, 13 are rated 1 star, and 1 are not rated by CMS.
How does North Dakota compare with the national dataset?
71 of 72 North Dakota facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in North Dakota with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.