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201 S University Dr Fargo, ND 58103 · Cass County

(701) 239-3000

All 7 nursing homes in Fargo, ND (7 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 172 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 355086 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Bethany on University a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Bethany on University as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the North Dakota average of 3.3. Inspectors issued 10 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 5.41 hours per resident per day at Bethany on University, above the North Dakota median of 4.42 (US median: 3.72). About 1.10 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.80 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 48.9% of nursing staff left within a year (North Dakota median 47.6%).

Nursing care per resident per day 5.41 hours
Above the North Dakota median of 4.42 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.10 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.80 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 48.9% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 40.5% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds172
Residents per day 164 About 95% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceDecember 1978
Legal business nameAMERICAN LUTHERAN HOMES INC

Paying for care at Bethany on University: Medicare and Medicaid

Bethany on University is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet North Dakota's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on February 12, 2026 and found 1 deficiency, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 10 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 10 citations at Bethany on University across 5 inspection dates, 5 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on October 26, 2023. The most common areas cited were resident rights (5) and infection control (2). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing" (tag F0563, level G, October 26, 2023).

February 12, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)

DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)

June 4, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2025)

January 29, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 5, 2025)

October 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 13, 2024)

October 26, 2023 · 4 citations, includes actual harm

GHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Actual harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0563 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2023)

DNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2023)

DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2023)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 20, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Bethany on University

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on October 26, 2023 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 4/5
August 2026 5/5 4/5 5/5 5/5
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Hospitals near Bethany on University

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SMP Health - St Catherine South Fargo · 1.4 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 5/5 98 beds · Medicaid
SMP Health - St Catherine North Fargo · 1.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 5/5 125 beds · Medicaid
Bethany on 42ND Fargo · 3.0 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 5/5 · Staffing 4/5 116 beds · Medicaid
Fargo Elim Health Care Center Fargo · 3.3 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 5/5 88 beds · Medicaid

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.

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