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Bethany On University

201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103

Call Bethany On University directly(701) 239-3000

Non profit - Corporation · 172 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid

Top Rated Facility
5
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★★★

Bethany On University is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Fargo, North Dakota. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.31 hours per resident per day, above the North Dakota average of 4.41. Its most recent inspection on Oct 24, 2024 cited 2 deficiencies.

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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5

How Bethany On University compares

This facility vs. the North Dakota and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityNorth Dakota avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)5.314.413.89above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)1.050.930.68above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)3.622.992.34above avg
Nursing staff turnover52.8%49.0%46.4%above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection2.05.49.5below avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

5.31
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.05
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.64
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
3.62
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.71
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
52.8%
Registered Nurses
47.6%
Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Oct 24, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
2
Total Deficiencies Found
8
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Bethany On University

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Potential for harm
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jun 4, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jan 29, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Oct 24, 2024
  • Actual harm
    Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Oct 26, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Oct 26, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Oct 26, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Oct 26, 2023

About This Facility

Address

201 S University Dr
Fargo, ND 58103

CMS Certification #

355086

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Certified Beds

172

Avg Residents/Day

166.7

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1978-12-01

Setting

Urban

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Bethany On University an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Bethany On University reports 5.31 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the North Dakota average of 4.41.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.

Bethany On University is certified for 172 beds.

Admissions at Bethany On University

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (701) 239-3000. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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