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.
#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.
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).
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/
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