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In the fourth quarter of 2023, Bethany on 42nd stood out as the third largest nursing home in Cass County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 116 beds available, five more than the average in Cass County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 114.2 residents during that period.

Bethany on 42nd had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 3.4 recorded for nursing homes in North Dakota.

During the quarter, Bethany on University stood out as the largest nursing home in Cass County, with 172 beds available. SMP Health - St. Catherine North came in second place, with 125 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Bethany on 42nd achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were seven non-profit nursing homes in Cass County, North Dakota.

According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.

A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Rank	Nursing Home	Overall Rating
1	Bethany on University	4
2	SMP Health - St. Catherine North	5
3	Bethany on 42nd	2
4	Eventide Fargo	5
5	SMP Health - St. Catherine South	4
6	Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/Transitional Care Unit	4