Valley Care and Rehab LLC
Scout 96Barnesville, MN · 35 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Barnesville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,620–$10,870/mo
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Bethany on University
201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103 · Cass County
Discover Bethany Retirement Living, a trusted senior care provider in Fargo, ND, offering assisted living, memory care, and rehab services.
93
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (164 of 172 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Fargo's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Bethany on University is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Fargo, ND, with 172 certified beds and an average of about 164 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.07 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.44 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Fargo for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 172
- Avg. residents/day
- 164
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 355086
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,620–$10,870/mo (median $9,480) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fargo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.44
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.07
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 49.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
2026-02-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2025-01-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-10-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2023-10-26Severity G — actual harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
2023-10-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
Location
201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bethany on University
How much does Bethany on University cost?
Bethany on University does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Fargo, ND area typically runs $8,620–$10,870 per month (median $9,480, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bethany on University's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bethany on University 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bethany on University?
Staff provide about 5.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bethany on University?
Bethany on University has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bethany on University have availability?
Typically 95% full (164 of 172 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bethany on University offer?
Bethany on University in Fargo, ND offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 172 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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