SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL
979 CENTRAL AVE N, Valley City, ND 58072
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 SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL Compares
SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL is a 170-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Valley City, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (43.8%) is above the North Dakota average of 22.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 170 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 43.8% — worse than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (94% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.2% — better 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 SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL with other nursing homes in Valley City.
What keeps SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 43.8% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 170 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 RAPHAEL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SMP HEALTH - ST RAPHAEL?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Valley City
Valley City sits in Barnes County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.5% of the population — a higher 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+
- 2,383 (22.5%)
- Median age
- 44.4 years
- Median household income
- $60,472
- Median home value
- $138,300
Demographics for Barnes County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Valley City.
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