MISSOURI SLOPE
4916 N WASHINGTON ST, Bismarck, ND 58503
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MISSOURI SLOPE Compares
MISSOURI SLOPE is a 192-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bismarck, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.5%) is below the North Dakota average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 192 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bismarck, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.8% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (30% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.5% — worse than the North Dakota average of 19.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MISSOURI SLOPE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MISSOURI SLOPE with other nursing homes in Bismarck.
How is MISSOURI SLOPE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MISSOURI SLOPE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.8% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MISSOURI SLOPE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.5% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MISSOURI SLOPE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 192 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MISSOURI SLOPE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does MISSOURI SLOPE lag behind other Bismarck options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Bismarck
Bismarck sits in Burleigh County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% 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+
- 15,468 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $72,974
- Median home value
- $266,800
Demographics for Burleigh County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bismarck.
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