DAKOTA ALPHA
1303 27TH STREET NW, Mandan, ND 58554
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DAKOTA ALPHA Compares
DAKOTA ALPHA is a 20-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mandan, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (75.6%) is above the North Dakota average of 22.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 20 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mandan, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 75.6% — worse than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (235% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (75% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DAKOTA ALPHA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DAKOTA ALPHA with other nursing homes in Mandan.
What keeps DAKOTA ALPHA's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is DAKOTA ALPHA doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 75.6% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DAKOTA ALPHA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DAKOTA ALPHA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 20 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DAKOTA ALPHA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DAKOTA ALPHA's rating advantage in Mandan?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Mandan
Mandan sits in Morton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 5,065 (16.3%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $72,778
- Median home value
- $220,900
Demographics for Morton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mandan.
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