ST VINCENT’S – A PROSPERA COMMUNITY – BISMARCK, ND

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community

1021 N 26TH ST, Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 323-1999
97 beds
All Bismarck facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
72.85
Score /100
#6959
National Rank

#6959
of 14703 facilities
National
52.7% position
#38
of 72 in ND
State Rank
#5
of 5 in Burleigh
County Rank
#5
of 5 in Bismarck
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 58501
ZIP Rank






About St Vincent’S – A Prospera CommunitySt Vincent’S – A Prospera Community is located at 1021 N 26Th St, Bismarck, ND, reachable at (701) 323-1999. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 97.0 certified beds and serves an average of 93 residents per day. It is part of the Good Samaritan Society network (89 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1978-07-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community

Address

1021 N 26Th St, Bismarck, ND 58501

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 97 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 9 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
72.85
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#6959 of 14703 nationally – #38 of 72 in North Dakota

Who Is This Facility Best For?

St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community may be considered for families with limited options in Bismarck, ND, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSt Vincent’S – A Prospera Community currently provides 4 hours 11 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have declined from 62 min/day (2022) to 42 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 46.8% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 11 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 5 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours24 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 35 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance Summary⚠️ CMS has flagged St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $44,606. 11 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $44606.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record Y
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 137.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#6,959
of 14,703
National
Top 47%
#38
of 72
ND State
Bottom 47% in ND
#5
of 5
️ Burleigh County
#5 of 5
#5
of 5
️ Bismarck
#5 of 5
#1
of 1
ZIP 58501
Best in ZIP

Nationally, St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community ranks 6959th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within ND, it ranks 38th out of 72 nursing homes. In Bismarck, it ranks 5th out of 5 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,755 nationally and RN hours rank #5,052 nationally (#59 in ND).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank ND State Rank Note
2022 4.51 #2,154 / 14,703 #28 / 72 Top 25%
2023 4.16 #3,274 / 14,703 #40 / 72 Top 25%
2024 4.13 #3,497 / 14,703 #52 / 72 Top 25%
2025 4.25 #3,228 / 14,703 #44 / 72 Top 25%
2026 4.18 #3,755 / 14,703 #47 / 72 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank ND State Rank Note
2022 1.04 #1,863 / 14,703 #13 / 72 Top 25%
2023 0.97 #1,980 / 14,703 #20 / 72 Top 25%
2024 0.98 #1,864 / 14,703 #19 / 72 Top 25%
2025 1.00 #1,851 / 14,703 #19 / 72 Top 25%
2026 0.69 #5,052 / 14,703 #59 / 72 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1978-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (701) 323-1999 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 72.8/100, placing it #6959 of 14703 facilities nationally and #38 of 72 in North Dakota. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community receives a reported average of 4 hours 11 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 42 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 24 minutes; Nurse Aide — 3 hours 5 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 35 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 46.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

⚠️ CMS has flagged St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $44,606. 11 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $44,606, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 137.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon — indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, St Vincent’S – A Prospera Community ranks 6959th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 72.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within ND, it ranks 38th out of 72 nursing homes. In Bismarck, it ranks 5th out of 5 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,755 nationally and RN hours rank #5,052 nationally (#59 in ND). Our composite quality score of 72.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Bismarck, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/north_dakota/bismarck/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1021 N 26TH ST, Bismarck, ND 58501
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LLC
Legal Name

THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 97
Average Residents / Day 93 (96% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Burleigh County, ND
City Bismarck, ND
ZIP Code 58501
Approved Since July 1, 1978
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 355060
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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