Dakota Alpha

Dakota Alpha is a senior care community located in Mandan, ND. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Mandan area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (701) 663-0376.

With 20 beds, Dakota Alpha is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Mandan average about 97 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 98% 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 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 40%.

The community is located in Morton County, ND.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 5/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 5/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Dakota Alpha offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 20
• Occupancy 98%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.8
• Annual staff turnover 40%
• Last health inspection July 2025