SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH
3102 S UNIVERSITY DR, Fargo, ND 58103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH Compares
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH is a 98-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 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (29.0%) is above the North Dakota average of 19.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fargo, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.8% — worse than the North Dakota average of 22.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the North Dakota average of 4.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.0% — worse than the North Dakota average of 19.5% (48% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH with other nursing homes in Fargo.
How is SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.8% here versus 22.7% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH 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 SOUTH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 98 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 SOUTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH's rating advantage in Fargo?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.6 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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