Bethany On University
Fargo, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355086) · 172 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (701) 239-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bethany On University in Fargo, ND holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Bethany On University reports total nurse staffing of about 5.40 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
Bethany On University has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Bethany On University is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Fargo, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1978. The facility has 172 certified beds and an average of 164.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bethany On University holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 5.40 hours per resident per day, including about 1.09 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Bethany On University.
No chain affiliation or ownership-change information was provided in this data, and there is no indication the facility changed ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; prospective families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bethany On University has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bethany On University accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 51.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bethany On University has 172 certified beds with an average of 164.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 7012393000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7012393000 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355086?state=ND.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.