Who owns North Dakota nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how North Dakota nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non profit | 65 | 3.3 | 4.39 hrs | 57% |
| For profit | 4 | 2.5 | 3.86 hrs | 50% |
| Government | 3 | 3.0 | 5.07 hrs | 100% |
Largest chains in North Dakota
38% of North Dakota nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in North Dakota.
- Good sAmaritan sOciety10 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Benedictine health sYsTem6 homes · average 3.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Smp health5 homes · average 4.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- CasSia2 homes · average 3.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Eduro healthcare1 home · average 1.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Sanford health1 home · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- North sHore healthcare1 home · average 1.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- CommonsPirit health1 home · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.