Top-Rated Nursing Homes in North Dakota
The 24 nursing homes in North Dakota that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 24
- Share of rated facilities
- 34%
- of 71 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 34
- All nursing homes in state
- 72
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in North Dakota
All 24 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Cass County4
- Bethany on 42ndFargo · Cass County · 116 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Bethany on UniversityFargo · Cass County · 172 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Fargo Elim Health Care CenterFargo · Cass County · 88 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Smp Health - St Catherine SouthFargo · Cass County · 98 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Stark County3
- Richardton Health Center IncRichardton · Stark County · 29 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- St Benedicts Health CenterDickinson · Stark County · 120 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- St Lukes HomeDickinson · Stark County · 88 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Burleigh County2
Mcintosh County2
Morton County2
Ransom County2
Barnes County1
Dickey County1
Grand Forks County1
Griggs County1
Nelson County1
Pembina County1
Towner County1
Traill County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in North Dakota?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 24 of the 71 rated nursing homes in North Dakota (about 34%). Those 24 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in North Dakota?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.