How many assisted living facilities are there in North Dakota?

Our North Dakota directory lists 140 licensed assisted living facilities across 58 cities. The largest concentrations are in Cass County, Burleigh County, Ward County.

What is an assisted living facility in North Dakota?

"Assisted Living Facility" is the North Dakota licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Basic care facilities are the traditional residential category; assisted living facilities are apartment-style settings. North Dakota also licenses homes under the term "basic care facility".

How much does assisted living cost in North Dakota?

The median assisted living rate in North Dakota is $4,729 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.

Who licenses assisted living facilities in North Dakota?

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Assisted Living Facilities in North Dakota

North Dakota Assisted Living Facilities Directory

140 licensed assisted living facilities across 58 cities.

North Dakota licenses both Assisted Living Facilities and Basic Care Facilities through the Department of Health and Human Services. Together these 140 licensed homes provide residential care options across the state, from Fargo and Bismarck to smaller rural communities.

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North Dakota care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for North Dakota. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care	Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident	$4,729
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week	$6,483
Nursing home Semi-private room	$11,528

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

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What small care homes are called in North Dakota

Licensing term: assisted living facility (ALF)
Related license type: basic care facility
Size and capacity: Basic care facilities are the traditional residential category; assisted living facilities are apartment-style settings.
Licensed and inspected by: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

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Does Medicaid pay in North Dakota?

North Dakota supports residential care through the Basic Care Assistance Program and home and community-based services; coverage varies by setting.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about assisted living facilities in North Dakota

How many assisted living facilities are there in North Dakota?: Our North Dakota directory lists 140 licensed assisted living facilities across 58 cities. The largest concentrations are in Cass County, Burleigh County, Ward County.
What is an assisted living facility in North Dakota?: "Assisted Living Facility" is the North Dakota licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Basic care facilities are the traditional residential category; assisted living facilities are apartment-style settings. North Dakota also licenses homes under the term "basic care facility".
How much does assisted living cost in North Dakota?: The median assisted living rate in North Dakota is $4,729 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses assisted living facilities in North Dakota?: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for assisted living facilities in North Dakota?: North Dakota supports residential care through the Basic Care Assistance Program and home and community-based services; coverage varies by setting. Eligibility rules vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

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