ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE
613 1ST AVE SW, Hankinson, ND 58041
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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Care Quality Indicators
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How ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE Compares
ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE is a 34-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Hankinson, 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 falls resulting in major injury (7.5%) is above the North Dakota average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 34 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.5% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (48% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — about the same as the North Dakota average of 5.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Dakota averages across 72 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE with other nursing homes in Hankinson.
How is ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE 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 ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.5% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.5% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 34 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE?
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 ST GERARD'S COMMUNITY OF CARE?
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 Hankinson
Hankinson sits in Richland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% 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+
- 2,906 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 37.0 years
- Median household income
- $60,833
- Median home value
- $132,800
Demographics for Richland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hankinson.
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