Fargo Elim Health Care Center
3534 University Drive S, Fargo, ND 58104
Fargo Elim Health Care Center is a nursing home in Fargo, North Dakota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (701) 271-1862
- Last standard health inspection
- April 1, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day, on average
- 83
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Elim Homes INC
- Chain
- Cassia
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the North Dakota average (14 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
8 citations
Health inspection on April 1, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
13 of 72 North Dakota homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 20, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 20, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 5 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.6 to 5.0 hours per resident per day.
4 citations
Health inspection on December 20, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ELIM CARE INC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/29/1986
- CASSIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2018
- MUHONEN, RENEEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/15/2015
Questions
When was Fargo Elim Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 1, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Fargo Elim Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since December 20, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Fargo Elim Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Fargo Elim Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Fargo Elim Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.