SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH
1351 N BROADWAY, Fargo, ND 58102
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How SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH Compares
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH is a 125-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Fargo, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 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 (2.8%) is below the North Dakota average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 125 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% 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: 14.3% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (47% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 10.4% — better than the North Dakota average of 19.1% (45% 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 SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH with other nursing homes in Fargo.
What keeps SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.1% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 125 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH lag behind other Fargo options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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