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Missouri Slope

Bismarck, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355128) · 192 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.2★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $39,404
Phone: (701) 223-9407 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Missouri Slope holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above North Dakota's state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Missouri Slope reports 5.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.

Missouri Slope has 2 federal fines on record totaling $39,404.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program based on available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Missouri Slope Missouri Slope: 4★ 4★ ND average ND average: 3.2★ 3.2★

About this facility

Missouri Slope is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bismarck, North Dakota (Burleigh County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 2021. The facility maintains 192 certified beds with an average of 185.1 residents, indicating high occupancy.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Missouri Slope holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.

Nurse staffing levels average 5.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.

On the penalty record, CMS reports 2 federal fines totaling $39,404.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided.

No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Missouri Slope has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above North Dakota's state average of 3.2.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Missouri Slope is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

The facility reports 5.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.2% and a staffing star rating of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $39,404.00 and no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Missouri Slope has 192 certified beds and an average daily population of 185.1 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Missouri Slope is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on November 22, 2021.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Missouri Slope scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 7012239407 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7012239407 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355128?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.