Smp Health - St Catherine South
Fargo, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355079) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (701) 293-7750 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Smp Health - St Catherine South has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Smp Health - St Catherine South reports 5.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.5% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Smp Health - St Catherine South has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Smp Health - St Catherine South is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1, 1978. The facility is licensed for 98 beds and had an average of 91.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Smp Health - St Catherine South an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 5 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star. These three component ratings are combined by CMS into the overall figure, but each measures a different dimension of care, so families should weigh the low QM score alongside the strong inspection and staffing marks.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 35.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the data for this facility.
Smp Health - St Catherine South is part of the Smp Health chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It 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?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.36 hours per resident per day, including 1.17 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 35.5% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 98 beds and had an average of 91.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation and is part of the Smp Health chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 5, 5, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7012937750 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7012937750 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355079?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.