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THE MEADOWS ON UNIVERSITY

1315 S UNIVERSITY DR, FARGO, ND 58103
Score: 34 / 100

With a score of 34/100, The Meadows On University ranks in the bottom tier of North Dakota nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at The Meadows On University is near the national average, with 3.69 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 20 deficiencies at The Meadows On University. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.69 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.27 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.10 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.53 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Dec 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 20 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Dec 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 6.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 3.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.7% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 22.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $41,041

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 34 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
95
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10