SMP Health - St Catherine South

Name: SMP Health - St Catherine South
Address: 3102 S UNIVERSITY DR, Fargo, ND, 58103, US
Telephone: 7012937750

3102 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103 · Cass County · 98 certified beds · avg 92 residents/day · certified since Oct 1, 1978

Part of chain: SMP HEALTH (5 facilities, chain avg rating 4.2★)

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.78

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (10)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jun 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jun 12, 2025	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jun 13, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jun 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Jun 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from.
Jun 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jun 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2023	4	D
2024	4	D
2025	2	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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	North Dakota avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.78	5.15	3.95	top 23% in North Dakota; top 5% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.26	1.09	0.69	top 23% in North Dakota; top 8% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.16	4.43	3.50	top 14% in North Dakota; top 5% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.79	0.59	0.48	top 16% in North Dakota; top 12% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	35.5	48.8	45.8	top 22% in North Dakota; top 25% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	30.4	40.3	42.9	top 36% in North Dakota; top 30% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 5.36, RN 1.17, weekend 4.78. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Alton, Aaron	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2002
Alton, Aaron	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2002
Carson, Paul	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2020
Hansen, Becky	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2021
Hansen, Becky	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2020
Houle, Sharon	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/06/2020
Keelin, Anthony	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	04/05/2017
Montecuollo, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Redlin, Frank	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2017
Schmitz, Lynette	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2015
Sisters of Mary of the Presentation Health System	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2002

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"How do you learn about each resident's background and history, and how does that shape their care?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
The Meadows on University	0.6 mi	Fargo, ND	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Bethany on University	1.4 mi	Fargo, ND	★★★★★	4/5
Eventide Lutheran Home	1.5 mi	Moorhead, MN	★★★★☆	3/5
Fargo Elim Health Care Center	1.9 mi	Fargo, ND	★★★☆☆	2/5
SMP Health - St Catherine North	3.0 mi	Fargo, ND	★★★★☆	3/5
Eventide Fargo	3.4 mi	Fargo, ND	★★★☆☆	3/5
Bethany on 42nd	4.3 mi	Fargo, ND	★★★★★	5/5
Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Tcu	4.8 mi	West Fargo, ND	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 355079.

The Care File

Visit checklist — SMP Health - St Catherine South

3102 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103 · 7012937750

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "How do you learn about each resident's background and history, and how does that shape their care?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 355079 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)