Bethany on University
201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103 · (701) 239-3000
Non profit - Corporation · 172 certified beds
Bethany on University has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the North Dakota average is 5.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 12, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.February 12, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 12, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.February 12, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 12, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.June 4, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.January 29, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 24, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Dakota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.40 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.09 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.52 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.68 | 2.97 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.9% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 172 |
| Average residents per day | 164.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Smp Health - St Catherine North Fargo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Eventide Fargo Fargo · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Fargo Elim Health Care Center Fargo · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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