Dakota Alpha
Mandan, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355101) · 20 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (701) 663-0376 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dakota Alpha in Mandan, ND holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Dakota Alpha reports 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Dakota Alpha has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Dakota Alpha is a 20-bed skilled nursing facility in Mandan, North Dakota, operated under non-profit corporate ownership since first Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 1991. It currently serves an average of 19.7 residents and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dakota Alpha holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its component ratings are equally strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Dakota Alpha (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been imposed. There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data, and ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and to review the latest inspection reports on Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and conditions can change between reporting cycles.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dakota Alpha has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Dakota Alpha accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.83 hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for Dakota Alpha.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dakota Alpha is certified for 20 beds and serves an average of 19.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Dakota Alpha is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Dakota Alpha has been certified since June 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Dakota Alpha scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7016630376 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7016630376 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Dakota Alpha at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355101?state=ND.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.