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St. Benedicts Health Center
851 4th Ave E, Dickinson, ND 58601 · Stark County · (701) 456-7242
124 certified beds, about 114 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 355090 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 24, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the North Dakota average is 5.6, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since April 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.75 hours per resident per day, against 4.42 across North Dakota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.02 of those hours.
53.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (North Dakota average 48.8%).
CMS links it to Benedictine Health System, an affiliated group of 23 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
January 28, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility reported incident (FRI) investigations, record review, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents remain free from abuse for 2 of 5 sampled residents (Resident #4 and #6) who were subjected to physical abuse by other residents. Failure to ensure processes were in place to meet the needs of residents such as adequate supervision and oversight and effective care plan interventions resulted in incidents of resident-to-resident abuse and placed all residents at risk for physical harm, pain, mental anguish, and emotional distress.
April 24, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interviews the facility failed to follow standards of infection control and prevention for 3 of 22 sampled residents (Residents #16, #29 and #88) observed during cares. Failure to practice infection control standards related to enhanced barrier precautions (EBP), dressing changes, and hand hygiene, has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility.
March 19, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User's Manual (Version 1.18.11), and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure accurate coding of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for 2 of 19 sampled residents (Resident #45, and #56). Failure to accurately complete the MDS does not allow each resident's assessment to reflect their current status/needs and may affect the accurate development of a comprehensive care plan and the care provided to the residents.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of facility policy, resident interview, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure activities of daily living (ADLs) were appropriately completed for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #9) and 1 supplemental resident (Resident #296) observed with poor oral care and/or grooming. Failure to ensure residents are assisted to maintain oral hygiene and grooming may result in lack of personal hygiene and decreased self-esteem.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow standards of infection control for 4 of 14 sampled residents (Resident #7, #38, #45, and #54) and 1 supplemental resident (Resident #4) observed during personal cares. Failure to follow infection control practices during cares and/or related to hand hygiene/glove use has the potential to spread infection throughout the facility.
April 26, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, review of professional reference, and record and staff interview, the facility failed to follow professional standards of practice regarding physician's orders for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #21) with an order for a pain ointment. Failure to carry out the physician's orders resulted in Resident #21 experiencing pain and discomfort.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, facility policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure safe and secure storage of medications for 1 of 3 medication carts (Unit 2) observed during medication pass. Failure to store all medications securely may result in unauthorized access to medications.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on April 24, 2025, 2 on March 19, 2024, 5 on April 26, 2023.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- B Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- B Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.75 | 4.42 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.02 | 0.93 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.07 | 3.80 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.60 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.12 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.9% | 48.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 14.3% | 40.3% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.16 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.02 on weekdays and 3.07 on weekends, 24% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.71 in April to June 2025 to 3.75 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 1.02 | 4.02 | 3.07 | 6.5% | 0 of 90 | 114 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.80 | 0.98 | 4.06 | 3.14 | 14.0% | 0 of 92 | 114 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.73 | 0.94 | 3.98 | 3.10 | 15.2% | 0 of 92 | 113 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.71 | 0.91 | 3.98 | 3.02 | 20.5% | 0 of 91 | 108 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| North Dakota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.57 | 0.92 | 4.81 | 3.96 | 11.7% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | North Dakota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.4 | 19.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.4 | 17.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.9 | 22.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.7 | 19.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.4 | 11.4 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITIES INC. CMS links this home to Benedictine Health System, a group of 23 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Benedictine Health System | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 06/01/1989 |
| Carley, Gerald | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Glynn, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2024 | |
| Graeber, Luanna | Corporate director | Individual | 05/18/2023 | |
| Greff, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2018 | |
| Hack, Taylar | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Kadrmas, Beverly | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2020 | |
| Lindemann, Gene | Corporate director | Individual | 04/02/2024 | |
| Rymanowski, Kevin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Trupka, Jerry | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2024 | |
| Bergien, Tricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/17/2016 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Fisher, Seth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/11/2023 | |
| Rathgeber, Cory | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Benedictine Living Communities Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/1989 | |
| Fisher, Seth | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/13/2025 | |
| Rathgeber, Cory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 24, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 19, 2024: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 28, 2026: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 19, 2024: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.07 hours per resident per day, below the North Dakota average of 3.80.
Other nursing homes nearby
- St. Lukes Home Dickinson, 0.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Richardton Health Center Inc Richardton, 21.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
North Dakota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in North Dakota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: North Dakota Health and Human Services, Health Facilities Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: North Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (855) 462-5465. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: North Dakota Deficiency Statement Search, where North Dakota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is St. Benedicts Health Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates St. Benedicts Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did St. Benedicts Health Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on April 24, 2025. The North Dakota average is 5.6.
- Has St. Benedicts Health Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does St. Benedicts Health Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns St. Benedicts Health Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Benedictine Health System. Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITIES INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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