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B
Good

THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY

1315 S UNIVERSITY DR · FARGO, ND 58103

7012373030 · For profit - Limited Liability company

95 beds51.3 residents106 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 3.6839 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.21 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 21.46% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (5.32% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (0)

No significant concerns identified for this quarter.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.6839hrs/resident/day▼ 0.21
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.7914hrs/resident/day▲ 0.11
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
21.46%
3.9217 weekday → 3.08 weekend
⚠ Significant weekend reduction
Agency Staff
5.32%
19.12% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.2697hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.6228hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.5309std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Cass County Average-1.22 HPRD
4.90
03.68 HPRD
vs. North Dakota State Average-0.74 HPRD
4.43
03.68 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.21 HPRD
3.90
03.68 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY ★
FARGO · This facility
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B
3.68390.7914★★☆☆☆
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE SOUTH
FARGO
0.6 mi
A+
5.70041.0916★★★★★
BETHANY ON UNIVERSITY
FARGO
0.8 mi
A+
5.30761.0542★★★★★
SMP HEALTH - ST CATHERINE NORTH
FARGO
2.4 mi
B
4.85720.5741★★★★☆
FARGO ELIM HEALTH CARE CENTER
FARGO
2.4 mi
A+
5.14351.2705★★★★★
EVENTIDE FARGO
FARGO
3.5 mi
A
4.65420.8387★★★☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

6
Inspections
20
Total Deficiencies
$41,041
Fines Assessed
Dec 30, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
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Dec 4, 2025Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Apr 9, 2025Health
8 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Jan 13, 2025Health
4 deficiencies cited
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Feb 8, 2024Health
4 deficiencies cited
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Aug 9, 2023Health
2 deficiencies cited
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Penalty History

Apr 9, 2025Fine
$41,041
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.