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Smp Health - St Catherine North

Fargo, ND · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 355047) · 125 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.2★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,168
Phone: (701) 277-7999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Smp Health - St Catherine North has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Smp Health - St Catherine North reports 5.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.3%.

Smp Health - St Catherine North has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,168.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Smp Health - St Cathe… Smp Health - St Cathe…: 4★ 4★ ND average ND average: 3.2★ 3.2★ Smp Health chain avg Smp Health chain avg: 4.2★ 4.2★

About this facility

Smp Health - St Catherine North is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, operated as a non-profit, church-related facility. It has been certified since June 1978 and holds 125 certified beds, with an average of 119.6 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 5 stars.

Total nurse staffing is reported at 5.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.3%.

CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,168.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the data for this listing.

Smp Health - St Catherine North is part of the Smp Health chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the North Dakota state average of 3.2 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 5.03 hours per resident per day, with 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 5 stars; turnover is 31.3%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $6,168.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 125 certified beds with an average of 119.6 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a non-profit, church-related facility, and it is part of the Smp Health chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since June 1, 1978.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7012777999 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 7012777999 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/355047?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.