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Dakota Alpha
1303 27th Street Nw, Mandan, ND 58554
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 20 beds, Dakota Alpha serves Mandan in Morton County, North Dakota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 2, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 45.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 27.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 40.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Morton Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 15 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.0 | 27.8 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.0% | 50.6% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $22,835 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 72 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Dakota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Jul 2025, 30 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Dakota average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.0%, RNs 16.7%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Dakota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.0% | 19.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 81.0% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Hit Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hit Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1983 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Morton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Crest Manor | New Salem | 62 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16.1 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society Miller Pointe A Prospera Co | Mandan | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 13.3 | $36K | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Marian Manor Healthcare Center | Glen Ullin | 54 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 27.8 | $23K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Sunset Drive - A Prospera Communityabuse iconSFF Candidate | Mandan | 128 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 69 | 53.9 | $42K | 28 May 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Morton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Dakota Alpha been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Dakota median is 13 per facility.
Has Dakota Alpha been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Dakota Alpha compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Dakota Alpha?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hit Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Dakota Alpha last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.