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Bethany on University
201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103 (opens Google Maps) · Cass County · (701) 239-3000· 172 certified beds · avg 164 residents/day · certified since Dec 1, 1978 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Feb 12, 2026
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Oct 26, 2023
$0
Fines, last 3 years
5.50
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Oct 26, 2023 · F-0563
The facility did not honor residents' right to receive the visitors they choose, at the times they choose.
▲ Actual harm, isolated · Oct 26, 2023 · F-0563
The facility did not honor residents' right to receive the visitors they choose, at the times they choose.
Why it matters: Restricting visits cuts residents off from the family and friends who support their well-being.
Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Nov 20, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 10 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not make sure a transfer or discharge met the resident's needs and preferences, or did not properly prepare the resident to leave safely. · from a complaint F-0627
The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · from a complaint F-0628
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure a transfer or discharge met the resident's needs and preferences, or did not properly prepare the resident to leave safely. · from a complaint · F-0627 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · from a complaint · F-0628 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint · F-0760 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to receive the visitors they choose, at the times they choose. · F-0563 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility transferred or discharged a resident without a valid reason, or failed to provide the required documentation and information when moving a resident out. · F-0622 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · F-0623 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 3).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2023
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2024
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNorth Dakota averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 5.50
North Dakota average: 5.15
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.11
North Dakota average: 1.09
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 4.90
North Dakota average: 4.43
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.50 | 5.15 | 3.95 | top 37% in North Dakota; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.11 | 1.09 | 0.69 | top 39% in North Dakota; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.90 | 4.43 | 3.50 | top 23% in North Dakota; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.82 | 0.59 | 0.48 | top 14% in North Dakota; top 11% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.9 | 48.8 | 45.8 | bottom 43% in North Dakota; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 43.2 | 40.3 | 42.9 | bottom 38% in North Dakota; bottom 47% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.40, RN 1.09, weekend 4.81.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.40 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
Non profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Lutheran Homes INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| American Lutheran Homes INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1990 |
| Anderson, Cheryl | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2023 |
| Angus, Kaye | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| Angus, Kaye | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| Angus, Kaye | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2022 |
| Bell Bank Arrowhead Office | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2013 |
| Bell Bank Arrowhead Office | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/1996 |
| Bell Bank Arrowhead Office | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2013 |
| Bethany Homes, INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1986 |
| Bethany Homes, INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/10/2025 |
| Blue Stone Therapy INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Blue Stone Therapy INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2025 |
| Brantner-Adams, Jerilynn | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2023 |
| Davidson, Bruce | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1998 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Gupta, Parul | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Gupta, Parul | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| Hertsgaard, John | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2024 |
Showing 20 of 30 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 10 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What are your visiting policies — can family visit any time the resident wants?"
- "Before a resident is discharged or transferred, how do you make sure the new place can actually meet their needs?"
- "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "Under what circumstances would you discharge or transfer a resident, and what notice and appeal rights would we have?"
- "If you ever planned to discharge or transfer my family member, how much written notice would we receive and how could we appeal?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 52% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 30 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows on University | 0.8 mi | Fargo, ND | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| SMP Health - St Catherine South | 1.4 mi | Fargo, ND | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| SMP Health - St Catherine North | 1.6 mi | Fargo, ND | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Eventide Lutheran Home | 1.6 mi | Moorhead, MN | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Bethany on 42nd | 3.0 mi | Fargo, ND | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Fargo Elim Health Care Center | 3.3 mi | Fargo, ND | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Eventide Fargo | 3.7 mi | Fargo, ND | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Tcu | 4.9 mi | West Fargo, ND | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 355086.