BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY
201 S UNIVERSITY DR, Fargo, ND 58103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY Compares
BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY is a 172-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fargo, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.3%) is below the North Dakota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 172 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fargo, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.5% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.3% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (75% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.8% — worse than the North Dakota average of 19.1% (25% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY with other nursing homes in Fargo.
What keeps BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.5% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 172 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY's rating advantage in Fargo?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Fargo
Fargo sits in Cass County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 21,668 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 32.6 years
- Median household income
- $65,976
- Median home value
- $234,100
Demographics for Cass County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fargo.
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