St Gabriel's Community
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, caring, and professional staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 28 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment, friendly staff, and effective rehabilitation programs. When touring, we recommend asking specifically about their call-light response protocols, as some families have noted delays in staff assistance.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
28 reviews analyzed“Families generally describe St. Gabriel's (also known as Benedictine Living Community-Bismarck) as a clean, welcoming, and home-like environment with attentive staff and high-quality rehabilitation services. While most feedback is highly positive, some reviewers have noted specific issues with slow response times to call lights and noise disturbances from early morning garbage collection.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, caring, and professional staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Effective rehabilitation therapy services
- Appetizing food quality
Concerns
- Slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much the staff is praised for being so warm and professional; how do you foster that culture of care among your team?
- 2We noticed the facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the resident living areas stay so comfortable?
- 3Since the food quality is such a highlight here, could you tell us more about how the menus are planned and how much variety residents have each day?
- 4How does the nursing team manage call light responses during the busier parts of the day to ensure everyone gets timely assistance?
- 5Could you describe the rehabilitation therapy services available and how they help residents regain their independence?
- 6What is the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's health during the night?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Therapists were outstanding and helped Joyce make progress toward independence that I didn’t think was possible. Food was good. Staff were kind. Slow to respond to lights at time.”
“She feels comfortable and safe. Staff on both sides are always friendly and show genuine concern if a problem arises. She feels at home at BLC.”
“Mom just recently moved there and has been welcomed with open arms. She's really enjoying meeting people, the activities, the excellent food, and the spiritual activities.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
St. Gabriel's Community has a concerning pattern of recurring deficiencies, with families filing three complaint reports that led to federal citations. The facility shows persistent problems with resident assessments and care planning across all three surveys, along with repeated issues in infection control and resident safety. While the facility corrects cited deficiencies, the recurring nature of problems in core care areas suggests ongoing quality challenges that families should carefully evaluate.
Feb 12, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Jun 26, 2025Routine5
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 12, 2024Complaint3
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Jul 13, 2023Routine6
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Gabriel's Community
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Benedictine Health System
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 3 of 22 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Benedictine Living Communities INC
Owner · Organization
Benedictine Health System
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Carley, Gerald
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
28 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit benedictineliving.org
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