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Smp Health - St Catherine South
3102 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103
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 98 beds, Smp Health - St Catherine South serves Fargo in Cass County, North Dakota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the North Dakota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.2 per 100 beds, fewer 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 5.4 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the North Dakota median of 4.4; nursing staff turnover is 35.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cass Co. median | North Dakota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 11 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.2 | 11.2 | 27.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.5% | 47.7% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $9,030 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 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: 12 Jun 2025, 13 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jul 2024 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 2023 |
| 22 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jul 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 35.5%, RNs 30.4%; 0 administrators 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 | 25.6% | 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 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.0% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.8% | 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: Sisters Of Mary Of The Presentation Long Term Care. Chain: Smp Health (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters of Mary of the Presentation Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
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 Cass County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany On 42nd | Fargo | 116 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2.6 | — | 1 May 2025 |
| Bethany On University | Fargo | 172 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 5.8 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Tcu | West Fargo | 64 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12.5 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Smp Health - St Catherine North | Fargo | 125 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 9.6 | $6K | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Eventide Fargo | Fargo | 98 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11.2 | $9K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Fargo Elim Health Care Center | Fargo | 88 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 15.9 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
| The Meadows On University | Fargo | 95 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 32.6 | $41K | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Cass County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Smp Health - St Catherine South been cited for?
10 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 Smp Health - St Catherine South been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Smp Health - St Catherine South compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.4 hours per resident per day against a North Dakota median of 4.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Smp Health - St Catherine South?
It is part of the Smp Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sisters of Mary of the Presentation Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Smp Health - St Catherine South last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jun 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.