Fargo Elim Health Care Center
Fargo, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355129) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (701) 271-1862 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fargo Elim Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Dakota state average of 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Fargo Elim Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
Fargo Elim Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data for this facility does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status.
About this facility
Fargo Elim Health Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 88 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.5 residents, and was first CMS-approved on October 10, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fargo Elim carries an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 3.2 for North Dakota. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.11943, including 1.36870 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status reported in the data for this facility.
Fargo Elim Health Care Center is part of the Cassia chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average chain-wide rating of 4.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS data.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings or inspection findings, directly on the Medicare Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fargo Elim Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the North Dakota state average of 3.2.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.12 hours per resident per day, including 1.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 35.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 88 certified beds with an average daily census of 84.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Cassia chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved by CMS on October 10, 2022.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
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 7012711862 or 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 7012711862 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355129?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.