SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA
501 19TH ST NE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA Compares
SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA is a 100-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Jamestown, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (27.2%) is above the North Dakota average of 19.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jamestown, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.6% — about the same as the North Dakota average of 22.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.1% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.2% — worse than the North Dakota average of 19.1% (43% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA with other nursing homes in Jamestown.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA 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 SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 4.1% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.4% here versus 5.3% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SMP HEALTH - AVE MARIA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Jamestown
Jamestown sits in Stutsman County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,988 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $52,815
- Median home value
- $158,900
Demographics for Stutsman County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jamestown.
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