ST Vincent's - a Prospera Community

Nursing Home · Bismarck, ND

CMS overall rating 1/5 SFF candidate Abuse citation Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number355060
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1021 N 26Th ST
Bismarck, ND 58501
Burleigh County
Phone
(701) 323-1999
ZIP code
58501 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
97
Residents per day
95.1 (98% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Chain
Good Samaritan Society (92 facilities, avg 3.0★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1978
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.12 (state 4.42 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.73 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.45 (state 0.52 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.93 (state 2.97 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.42 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
42.9 (state 48.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 40.3 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 3, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
20.0 (state 5.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
19
Citations on record (3 years)
35 health · 7 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-03 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2025-05-10
2025-04-03 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-03 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-07
2024-02-29 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2024-02-29 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-08
2023-03-02 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-25
2023-03-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-25
2023-03-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-03-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $44,606 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-03Fine$23,920
2024-02-29Fine$20,686

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sanford (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Al Rabadi, Issa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, George (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
DTN Staffing INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dykhouse, Dana (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Engbrecht, Wesley (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Focusone Solutions (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulsvig, Neil (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kitelinger, Kaylene (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundeen, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McCausland, Maureen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Molbert, Lauris (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandgren, Deeandra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanford (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schieffer, Kevin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shulkin, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Teiken, Brent (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenzel, Thomas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, George (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dykhouse, Dana (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Engbrecht, Wesley (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gulsvig, Neil (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundeen, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
McCausland, Maureen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Molbert, Lauris (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
North, Andrew (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Schieffer, Kevin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Shulkin, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Teiken, Brent (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wenzel, Thomas (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Gassen, William (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Middleton, Aimee (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Olson, Nicholas (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Schema, Nathan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Fluit, Joel (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Al Rabadi, Issa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kitelinger, Kaylene (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Morrison, Tony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandgren, Deeandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanford (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of ST Vincent's - a Prospera Community?

ST Vincent's - a Prospera Community has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in North Dakota.

How many beds does ST Vincent's - a Prospera Community have?

It has 97 certified beds and cares for about 95 residents per day.

Has ST Vincent's - a Prospera Community been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $44,606 in the last three years.

Who owns ST Vincent's - a Prospera Community?

It is part of Good Samaritan Society and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of ST Vincent's - a Prospera Community?

(701) 323-1999. The facility is located at 1021 N 26Th ST, Bismarck, ND 58501.

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