Elim Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
3534 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58104
Elim Care Center is a senior care community located in Fargo, ND. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Fargo area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (701) 271-1862.
Operated by Cassia, which runs 12 communities in our directory.
Elim Care Center is licensed for 88 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Fargo average about 102 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 35%.
The community is located in Cass County, ND.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at Elim Care Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Elim Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Church related
- Beds / units 88
- Religious affiliation Church Based
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
- Annual staff turnover 35%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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