ElderGrade
A

89/100

Excellent

Bethany On University

201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103

CMS 5/5 stars #3 of 8 in Cass County (701) 239-3000
Certified beds
172
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

29/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.5 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.09 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 5.40 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.09 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.81 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 51.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 12, 2026 (6 months ago).

D Feb 12, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 29, 2025 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 24, 2024 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Oct 26, 2023 F0563

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Actual harm to a resident

D Oct 26, 2023 F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BELL BANK ARROWHEAD OFFICE Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
ANDERSON, CHERYL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRANTNER-ADAMS, JERILYNN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DAVIDSON, BRUCE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HERTSGAARD, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NESS OWENS, LAURA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
OLSON, ROGER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RENNER, BETH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ROCKSTAD, LIANNE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RYDELL, JACK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STEEN, RICK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WENDT, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Bethany On University

What is the ElderGrade for Bethany On University? +

Bethany On University holds an ElderGrade of A (89 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bethany On University? +

Residents receive an average of 5.40 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bethany On University been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 10 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Bethany On University accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bethany On University is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.