nursing home in Mandan, ND
Dakota Alpha
1303 27th Street NW, Mandan, ND 58554 · (701) 663-0376
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Dakota Alpha at a glance
Dakota Alpha is a 20-bed non-profit nursing home in Mandan, North Dakota (Morton County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the North Dakota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 9, 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 40% per year (state average 48.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 20
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 1991
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Morton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 355101
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.83 hrs | 4.42 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.32 hrs | 0.93 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.88 hrs | 2.97 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.84 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 48.8% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 40.3% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
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) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 9 | 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 | 20 | 68 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 20 | 63 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 98.5% | 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) | 2.6% | 5.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 4.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 81% | 22.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| 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) | 9% | 19.8% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5.4% | 17.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 19.7% | 4.4% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 3.8% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.1% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.5% | 24.9% | 19% | Average |
| 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) | 98.7% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| July 9, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2025 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 1, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2024 |
| July 13, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 13, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 13, 2023 Standard | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 28, 2023 |
| July 13, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| July 13, 2023 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 2, 2023 |
| July 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 3, 2023 |
| July 13, 2023 Standard | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAMER, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2015 |
| QUISNO, JACQUELINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| REMBOLDT, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| VANDERVORSTE, KELLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2022 |
| ANSETH, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2006 |
| BITZ, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2013 |
| FROELICH, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2004 |
| MYERCHIN, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2010 |
| PORTER, JANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2009 |
| WALD, JULIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| WEISBECK, LEE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| KRAMER, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2015 |
| REMBOLDT, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1999 |
| ANSETH, LINDA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2006 |
| BITZ, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2012 |
| FROELICH, JAMES Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2004 |
| MYERCHIN, PAUL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2010 |
| PORTER, JANE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2009 |
| WALD, JULIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| WEISBECK, LEE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| HIT INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1983 |
| KRAMER, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2015 |
| QUISNO, JACQUELINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2018 |
| REMBOLDT, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| VANDERVORSTE, KELLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/22/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dakota Alpha's rating?
Dakota Alpha has 5 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 Dakota Alpha 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 Dakota Alpha 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 Dakota Alpha?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Dakota Alpha and how do I contact it?
Dakota Alpha is at 1303 27th Street NW, Mandan, ND 58554. Phone: (701) 663-0376.
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.