ElderGrade
B

83/100

Above average

Smp Health - St Catherine South

3102 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103

CMS 4/5 stars #5 of 8 in Cass County (701) 293-7750
Certified beds
98
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

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

30/30

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

Staffing

29/30

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

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

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 36% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

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

  • 1 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 5.36 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.17 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.78 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 35.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 12, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jun 12, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Jun 12, 2025 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D Jun 13, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 13, 2024 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 13, 2024 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 13, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 22, 2023 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 22, 2023 F0699

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SMP HEALTH, which operates 5 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
KEELIN, ANTHONY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CARSON, PAUL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HANSEN, BECKY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HOULE, SHARON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MONTECUOLLO, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
REDLIN, FRANK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHMITZ, LYNETTE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ALTON, AARON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HANSEN, BECKY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SISTERS OF MARY OF THE PRESENTATION HEALTH SYSTEM Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ALTON, AARON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Smp Health - St Catherine South

What is the ElderGrade for Smp Health - St Catherine South? +

Smp Health - St Catherine South holds an ElderGrade of B (83 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". 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 Smp Health - St Catherine South? +

Residents receive an average of 5.36 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Smp Health - St Catherine South been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 10 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Smp Health - St Catherine South accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Smp Health - St Catherine South 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.