Skilled Nursing
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Dakota Alpha
Scout 97Mandan, ND · 20 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Mandan's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Bismarck, North Dakota
Every licensed senior community in the Bismarck, ND area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Bismarck
Local Bismarck-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Bismarck prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,460/mo median
typical range $4,370–$6,830
Memory Care
$10,330/mo median
typical range $8,260–$12,910
Skilled Nursing
$9,500/mo median
typical range $8,640–$10,890
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,460/mo median
typical range $3,590–$11,360
Residential Care Home
$4,910/mo median
typical range $3,930–$6,140
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Bismarck using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Bismarck.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
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All 10 communities in Bismarck, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Bismarck, ND · 48 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Bismarck's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →3
Elm Crest Manor
Scout 91New Salem, ND · 62 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of New Salem's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →4
St Gabriel's Community
Scout 90Bismarck, ND · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Bismarck's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →5
Baptist Health & Rehab
Scout 66Bismarck, ND · 140 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bismarck.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →6
Mandan, ND · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mandan.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →7
Missouri Slope
Scout 53Bismarck, ND · 192 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bismarck.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →
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Marian Manor Healthcare Center
Scout 29Glen Ullin, ND · 54 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →9
Bismarck, ND · 97 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →10
Mandan, ND · 128 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,640–$10,890/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Bismarck, ND?
In the Bismarck, ND area, assisted living typically runs $4,370–$6,830/month (median $5,460), memory care $8,260–$12,910/month (median $10,330), and skilled nursing $8,640–$10,890/month (median $9,500) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Bismarck, ND?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Bismarck, ND right now are Dakota Alpha, Good Samaritan Society Augusta Place a Prospera Co, Elm Crest Manor. The full ranked list of 10 communities is on this page.
How are the 10 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.