THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY
1315 S UNIVERSITY DR, Fargo, ND 58103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY Compares
THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY is a 95-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fargo, North Dakota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Dakota average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.2%) is below the North Dakota average of 22.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 95 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 67% 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: 2.2% — better than the North Dakota average of 22.6% (90% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the North Dakota average of 5.1% (89% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.4% — worse than the North Dakota average of 5.3% (79% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.8% — 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 THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY with other nursing homes in Fargo.
How is THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY 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 THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.2% here versus 22.6% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 5.1% across North Dakota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 67% occupancy across 95 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY lag behind other Fargo options?
Its 2-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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