ElderGrade
D

54/100

Below average

St Vincent's - A Prospera Community

1021 N 26Th St, Bismarck, ND 58501

CMS 1/5 stars #5 of 5 in Burleigh County (701) 323-1999
Certified beds
97
Occupancy
98%
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.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • Special Focus Facility

    CMS has placed this home in its Special Focus Facility program for a persistent pattern of poor care. These homes get inspected twice as often.

  • 3 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.

  • $44,606 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

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

12.7/30

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

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22.5/30

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

  • 4.72 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.73 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% 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.

  • 43% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

5/10

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

  • $44,606 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 54 (grade D) — CMS Special Focus Facility
  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon 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 4.12 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.73 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.42 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 42.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 35 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 3, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Apr 3, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

G Apr 3, 2025 F0605 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Actual harm to a resident

F Apr 3, 2025 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 3, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 3, 2025 F0865 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 3, 2025 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 3, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 3, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY, which operates 91 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BROWN, GEORGE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DYKHOUSE, DANA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GULSVIG, NEIL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HERSETH SANDLIN, STEPHANIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LUNDEEN, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCCAUSLAND, MAUREEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NORTH, ANDREW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHIEFFER, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SHULKIN, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about St Vincent's - A Prospera Community

What is the ElderGrade for St Vincent's - A Prospera Community? +

St Vincent's - A Prospera Community holds an ElderGrade of D (54 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 St Vincent's - A Prospera Community? +

Residents receive an average of 4.12 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has St Vincent's - A Prospera Community been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 35 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 St Vincent's - A Prospera Community accept Medicaid? +

Yes, St Vincent's - A Prospera Community 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.