Smp Health - Ave Maria
501 19th St Ne · Jamestown, ND · 58401 · 7012525660
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Smp Health Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $6,788 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024
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.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2023 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $6,788 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 355082 · certified since October 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.