Fargo, ND

Bethany On University

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies

201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND

(701) 239-3000

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

172

Certified beds

Average residents

167

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1978-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.05

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.64

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.62

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.71

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

48%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.4
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.9
1.2 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
98.3%
1.3 pts better
93.4%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.3%
98.8%
0.5 pts better
95.5%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
5.1%
1.3 pts better
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.2%
4.4%
2.2 pts better
11.4%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.3%
5.5%
4.2 pts better
5.4%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 35.2%
17.4%
17.8 pts worse
19.6%
15.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.1%
23.4%
6.3 pts better
16.7%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.4%
19.0%
5.6 pts better
16.3%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.0%
20.1%
11.1 pts better
14.9%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.8%
1.8 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
3.1%
1.3 pts better
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.1%
25.2%
0.9 pts worse
19.8%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.4%
5.3%
3.9 pts better
5.1%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
93.6%
5 pts better
81.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.2%
10.7%
1.5 pts better
12.0%
2.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
1.9%
1.1 pts worse
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
88.3%
8.6 pts better
79.7%
17.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.2%
20.5%
5.7 pts worse
23.9%
2.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-24 · Fire 2024-10-24

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-26 · Fire 2023-10-26

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-09-29 · Fire 2022-09-29

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-04

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-29

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-13

G · Actual harm 2023-10-26

F563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-29

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-10-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

American Lutheran Homes Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1990-01-01
Anderson, Cheryl

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-04-18
Angus, Kaye

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-10-01
Angus, Kaye

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-10-01
Bell Bank Arrowhead Office

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 1996-03-01
Bell Bank Arrowhead Office

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2013-12-01
Bethany Homes, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 1986-01-01
Blue Stone Therapy Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 7 facilities 2019-05-01
Brantner-Adams, Jerilynn

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-04-18
Davidson, Bruce

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-05-13
Eide Bailly Llp

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 9 facilities 1998-01-01
Gupta, Parul

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2020-10-01
Hertsgaard, John

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-04-09
Ness Owens, Laura

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-04-09
Olson, Roger

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-04-19
Renner, Beth

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-04-18
Rockstad, Lianne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-04-09
Rydell, Jack

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-05-13
Steen, Rick

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-04-09
Stuhaug, Shawn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2007-04-09
Stuhaug, Shawn

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2007-04-09
Wendt, Joseph

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-05-13

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