Skilled nursing · Bismarck, ND

Baptist Health & Rehab

3400 NEBRASKA DRIVE, Bismarck, ND 58503

3 / 5CMS 140 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Baptist Health & Rehab carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 13 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus North Dakota state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.8 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 51 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, North Dakota DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.8

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

51%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

15.8%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + North Dakota state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.8

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.14

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

51%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

37%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

15.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

28.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

6.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$35,323 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID355058

OwnershipNon profit - Church related

ChainIndependent

Beds140

Avg residents133

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 28%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, North Dakota DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Baptist Health & Rehab?

Baptist Health & Rehab has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Baptist Health & Rehab been cited for resident harm?

It has $35,323 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Baptist Health & Rehab appears in the record section above.

Does Baptist Health & Rehab use antipsychotic medications?

15.8 percent of long-stay residents at Baptist Health & Rehab are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 28.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Baptist Health & Rehab's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Baptist Health & Rehab has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 13 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and North Dakota state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Baptist Health & Rehab?

Baptist Health & Rehab is located at 3400 NEBRASKA DRIVE, Bismarck, ND 58503. Phone: (701) 223-3040. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Baptist Health & Rehab a special focus facility?

Baptist Health & Rehab is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $35,323 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Baptist Health & Rehab's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Baptist Health & Rehab has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Baptist Health & Rehab compare to other Bismarck skilled nursing facilities?

Baptist Health & Rehab holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 13. The full Bismarck directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Bismarck directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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