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Dakota Alpha

1303 27th Street Nw

3.5(4 ratings)· Mandan average: 4

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Quick Facts

Total units
20
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
20
Resident focus
Specializes in acquired brain injuries and physical disabilities
Facility size
Small 20-resident skilled nursing facility
Admission process
Requires screening and readiness for independent living goals

What Families Think

Dakota Alpha is a small skilled nursing facility in Mandan, North Dakota that focuses specifically on rehabilitation for residents with acquired brain injuries or physical disabilities. Review information is very limited, but the one available account describes a positive experience with the physical therapy staff during a lengthy stay.

The Good

  • Specialized rehab program for brain injuries and physical disabilities
  • Physical therapy staff praised by a former resident
  • Person-centered approach emphasizing resident choice and dignity
  • Small, 20-resident setting allows individualized care

The Bad

  • Very few reviews available to assess overall care quality
  • No published pricing information

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Dakota Alpha is a senior living community in Mandan, North Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

About Dakota Alpha

Dakota Alpha is a skilled nursing facility in Mandan, North Dakota, serving twenty residents with acquired brain injuries or physical disabilities. The facility provides transitional, rehabilitation-focused care customized to each resident's individual needs, with the underlying goal of strengthening and supporting progress toward greater independence.

Admission requires screening for skilled nursing level of care and demonstration of the potential and desire to develop a more independent lifestyle. Services are tailored to help residents achieve their personal rehabilitation goals.

The facility operates on a person-centered philosophy, believing that every individual has value and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Staff work to create a positive environment that emphasizes resident choice and control, supporting each person in developing goals that build confidence and mastery over their own lives.

Residents are expected to experience the full range of daily life experiences, including challenges, surprises, and successes, as part of their rehabilitation journey.

Types of Care at Dakota Alpha

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of Dakota Alpha

3.5overall · 4 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (4)

Mary Ann Miller

Dec 2013

via Google

I was a resident there for 6 months I know I was difficult because I wanted to be home so badly. I especially liked the physical therapists, but I can't remember their names - Jeff maybe? I still have so much trouble with short term memory - but I'm 70 now and may have that, anyway. My mother died in 1974 at age 83 from the same thing.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 11 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jul 9, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 13, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 13, 2025

May 30, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 1, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2024

Jul 13, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 28, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2023

  • Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Dakota Alpha offer?

Dakota Alpha offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Dakota Alpha located?

Dakota Alpha is located at 1303 27th Street Nw in Mandan, North Dakota.

What do families say about Dakota Alpha?

Dakota Alpha is a small skilled nursing facility in Mandan, North Dakota that focuses specifically on rehabilitation for residents with acquired brain injuries or physical disabilities. Review information is very limited, but the one available account describes a positive experience with the physical therapy staff during a lengthy stay.

How did Dakota Alpha do on recent health and safety inspections?

Dakota Alpha had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 11 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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