nursing home in Fargo, ND
Smp Health - St Catherine South
3102 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103 · (701) 293-7750
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Smp Health - St Catherine South at a glance
Smp Health - St Catherine South is a 98-bed non-profit nursing home in Fargo, North Dakota (Cass County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Dakota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.4 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 12, 2025) found 2 health citations. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.5% per year (state average 48.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 98
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Smp Health
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1978
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Cass County
- CMS Certification Number
- 355079
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.36 hrs | 4.42 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.17 hrs | 0.93 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.52 hrs | 2.97 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.78 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.5% | 48.8% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.4% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 54.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $27,629 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 98 | 68 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 92 | 63 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.7% | 91.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 26.8% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 25.6% | 19.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 21% | 17.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 4.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30% | 24.9% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.7% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.7% | 88.3% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.8% | 92.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected July 2, 2025 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| June 13, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 18, 2024 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2023 |
| June 22, 2023 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 27, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARSON, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2020 |
| HANSEN, BECKY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| HOULE, SHARON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2020 |
| MONTECUOLLO, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| REDLIN, FRANK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| SCHMITZ, LYNETTE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2015 |
| ALTON, AARON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| HANSEN, BECKY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| ALTON, AARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| SISTERS OF MARY OF THE PRESENTATION HEALTH SYSTEM Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| KEELIN, ANTHONY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/05/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smp Health - St Catherine South's rating?
Smp Health - St Catherine South has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Dakota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Smp Health - St Catherine South receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a North Dakota average of 5.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Smp Health - St Catherine South accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Smp Health - St Catherine South?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Smp Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Smp Health - St Catherine South and how do I contact it?
Smp Health - St Catherine South is at 3102 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103. Phone: (701) 293-7750.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.