The Meadows on University
Nursing Home Facility
1315 S University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103
Located on South University Drive in Fargo, ND, ManorCare provides individualized post-hospital skilled nursing care in a comfortable environment. Our clinical and therapy teams are experienced in providing specialized care focused on your needs, interests and ability. This commitment results in a smoother and safer transition throughout your recuperation. You should look for a setting that specializes in providing vital medical care and rehabilitation in a warm and caring environment. We offer a range of services to meet your health care needs.
Operated by Eduro Healthcare, which runs 28 communities in our directory.
The Meadows on University is licensed for 95 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Fargo average about 102 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 72% of its licensed beds. That is below the Fargo average of roughly 91%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Fargo average about 3.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 21 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Fargo average about 4.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 65%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Cass County, ND.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 31 problems at The Meadows on University. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 27 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $41,041.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
-
Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Show 13 more
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
-
Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
The Meadows on University offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 95
- Occupancy 72%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 65%
- Last health inspection April 2025
Resident & family reviews
No one has shared a review of The Meadows on University yet. If you or someone you love has lived here, what you saw could help another family make this decision with more confidence.