Nursing homes · North Dakota

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.

72 facilities37 countiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS assigns an overall star rating to 71 of the 72 certified nursing homes in North Dakota; 1 is not rated and shown separately, never as a zero. Every figure comes from the official CMS Provider Data Catalog — SeniorCareRating.com adds no rating, score, or ranking of its own.
Nursing homes
72
CMS-certified
Rated by CMS
71
of 72
Counties
37
CMS data
2026-08-21
CMS 5-star nursing homes in North DakotaThe 24 facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — its highest rating.

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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5★24 · 33.3%20.7%
4★10 · 13.9%19.0%
3★12 · 16.7%19.3%
2★12 · 16.7%20.5%
1★13 · 18.1%19.6%
Not rated1 · 1.4%0.9%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareNational
CMS overall rating 52433.3%20.7%
CMS overall rating 41013.9%19.0%
CMS overall rating 31216.7%19.3%
CMS overall rating 21216.7%20.5%
CMS overall rating 11318.1%19.6%
Not rated11.4%0.9%
Total72100.0%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.

  1. Cass County8 · 11%
  2. Morton County5 · 7%
  3. Burleigh County5 · 7%
  4. Traill County3 · 4%
  5. Nelson County3 · 4%
  6. Stark County3 · 4%
  7. Grand Forks County3 · 4%
  8. Ransom County3 · 4%

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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.

Methodology and limits
Counts and distributions are calculated by this site from the CMS records included in this dataset for North Dakota, with national comparisons drawn from all 14,700 facilities in the same dataset. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.