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Bethany On University

201 S UNIVERSITY DR, FARGO, ND, 58103

(701) 239-3000

www.bethanynd.org

172 licensed beds

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

201 S University Dr

Fargo, ND 58103

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Bed capacity

172

CMS facility ID

355086

Care type

Nursing home

County

Cass

Facility name

Bethany On University

Street address

201 S UNIVERSITY DR

City / state / ZIP

Fargo, ND 58103

Phone

(701) 239-3000

Website

www.bethanynd.org

About this facility — Bethany On University

Bethany On University is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fargo, North Dakota. It is licensed for 172 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in North Dakota (52 beds).

It is one of 21 senior care facilities in Fargo and 72 skilled nursing facilities across North Dakota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Bethany On University 10 times across 10 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

American Lutheran Homes Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1990

Anderson, Cheryl

Director — since 2023

Angus, Kaye

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Bell Bank Arrowhead Office

Mortgage holder · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1996

Bethany Homes, Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1986

Blue Stone Therapy Inc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Brantner-adams, Jerilynn

Director — since 2023

Davidson, Bruce

Director — since 2025

Eide Bailly Llp

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1998

Gupta, Parul

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Hertsgaard, John

Director — since 2024

Ness Owens, Laura

Director — since 2024

Olson, Roger

Director — since 2022

Renner, Beth

Director — since 2023

Rockstad, Lianne

Director — since 2024

Rydell, Jack

Director — since 2025

Steen, Rick

Director — since 2024

Stuhaug, Shawn

Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2007

Wendt, Joseph

Director — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1978-12-01

CMS overall rating

5 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

3 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-02-12

Nurse staffing

5.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$429 per day (≈ $13,040/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

39% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 48% private/other

Occupancy

98% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

6% above the ND median of $404/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

172

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2026-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0627

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2026-03-17

F-0628

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-03-17

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-17

2025-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-07-07

3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (6 citations)

2025-01-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0658

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-03-05

2024-10-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-13

2023-10-26Health inspection4 citations

F-0563

G · Actual harm

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Corrected 2023-11-20

F-0622

D · No harm found

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2023-11-20

F-0623

D · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-11-20

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-11-20

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 355086.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.7224 ratings on Google

★★★★★Diane Rude · 2026-07-02 · via Google
“I have been very impressed with Bethany enjoy the bed. Staff have been very gentle with my leg and i enjoy the activities. Food has been good I like the variety. I liked my care conference to know what i need to work on Dedra and Maggie have been helpful. Walter is a great addition. I like Jamie as well. Iberian and Ryan and Yulia”

★★★★★Colleen Flattum · 2026-07-30 · via Google
“Our family cannot thank the team at Bethany on University enough for the outstanding care they gave our mom after her hospital stay. From the moment she arrived, we felt completely confident that she was in the best possible hands. The entire staff, including the RNs, LPNs, aides, physical and occupational therapists, and the dietary team, went above and beyond. We want to give a special shout-ou…”

★★★★★Karey Walket · 2026-07-06 · via Google
“Employees are very friendly the food has been really good i have been in 2 other facility's Bethany has been the best one by far. Therapy is on the level where I need to be.Walter and Jamie was a nice greeting when I got here i new it was going to be ok they have answered my questions”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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