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St Vincent's - a Prospera Community

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1021 N 26th St, Bismarck, ND 5850197 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Abuse citation on record
  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 4.0)

Bottom 25% in ND · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY chain · $44,606 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 93% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. The facility has 20 deficiencies, which is above the state average. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
93%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.18hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
47%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

7

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
12.1%
ND
4.5%
Burleigh
5.3%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
22.1%
US
15.4%
ND
22.6%
Burleigh
18.7%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.1%
Better than Avg
Here
19.1%
US
19.4%
ND
25.3%
Burleigh
24.6%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.7%
US
5.3%
ND
5.6%
Burleigh
5.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
98.8%
US
93.4%
ND
98.4%
Burleigh
99.6%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.4%
US
15.3%
ND
18.3%
Burleigh
21.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.9%
Better than Avg
Here
89.9%
US
79.7%
ND
88.3%
Burleigh
89.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
89.4%
US
81.8%
ND
93.2%
Burleigh
96.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Better than Avg
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
ND
1.4%
Burleigh
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

20deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (5.4)
31 complaint-triggered
$44,606 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of 31 complaint-triggered deficiencies across multiple surveys, indicating families have repeatedly filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve medication management, nursing staffing adequacy, and food service quality and safety. While all deficiencies show correction dates, serious issues persist across surveys, including staffing shortages, medication errors, and problems with abuse prevention and resident assessment that have appeared in multiple inspections.

Apr 3, 2025Complaint
19
0600ModerateCorrected

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.

0605ModerateCorrected

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.

0804ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0865ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0657ModerateCorrected

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.

0725ModerateCorrected

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.

0550MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0553MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0623MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0637MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0658MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0758MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0761MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0732MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Apr 3, 2025Routine
2
0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0132MinorCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Feb 29, 2024Complaint
12
0692ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0725ModerateCorrected

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.

0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0804ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0641MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0657MinorCorrected

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.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0693MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0695MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0759MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Feb 29, 2024Routine
3
0521ModerateCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0361MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Mar 2, 2023Routine
6
0918ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0923ModerateCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0558ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0880ModerateCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0689MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 3, 2025

$23,920

Fine

Feb 29, 2024

$20,686

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

St Vincent's - a Prospera Community

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

89 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 87 of 88 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanford

Owner · Organization

100%

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Fluit, Joel

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Brown, GeorgeOfficer / DirectorDykhouse, DanaOfficer / DirectorEngbrecht, WesleyOfficer / DirectorGassen, WilliamOfficer / DirectorGulsvig, NeilOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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