North Dakota · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in North Dakota
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in North Dakota?
CMS Care Compare lists 32 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in North Dakota, out of 72 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Bismarck (4), Fargo (4) and Dickinson (2). 19 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 32
- All homes in North Dakota
- 72
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 32
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 195 stars overall
- 244+ stars for inspections
- 324+ stars for staffing
- 21No fines or payment denials
- 4Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 30Nonprofit
All 32, by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
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More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in North Dakota. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for North Dakota: nursing homes that accept medicaid in North Dakota, nonprofit nursing homes in North Dakota, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in North Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in North Dakota?
32 of the 72 CMS-certified nursing homes in North Dakota meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in North Dakota Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Aneta Parkview Health Ctr in Aneta (5 stars), Bethany on 42nd in Fargo (5 stars) and Dakota Alpha in Mandan (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in North Dakota?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. North Dakota's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.