ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY
1021 N 26TH ST, Bismarck, ND 58501
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY Compares
ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY is a 97-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bismarck, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (4.3%) is below the North Dakota average of 19.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 97 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bismarck, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Dakota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.1% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.1% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 4.3% — better than the North Dakota average of 19.1% (77% lower).
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 ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Bismarck.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY addressing its health inspections 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 ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY 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.
What practices help ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 4.3% here versus 19.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 97 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST VINCENT'S - A PROSPERA COMMUNITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Bismarck
Bismarck sits in Burleigh County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Dakota as a whole (15.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 15,468 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $72,974
- Median home value
- $266,800
Demographics for Burleigh County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bismarck.
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