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Smp Health - St Raphael

979 Central Ave N

3.9(34 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
170
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Church related
Certified beds
170
Inspections
View history (9 citations)
Memory care unit
18-bed Circle of Life Cottage for dementia care
Rehab services
On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy
Veteran support
VA contract participant for veteran residents
Religious affiliation
Catholic, sponsored by Sisters of Mary of the Presentation
Outpatient support
Offers outpatient Lifeline emergency response service

What Families Think

SMP Health - St. Raphael is a faith-based, non-profit nursing home in Valley City that has served the area for over 85 years, offering skilled nursing, rehab, and dedicated memory care. Reviewers are split: some praise attentive, compassionate staff and a clean, welcoming environment, while others report understaffing, slow response to call lights, and one serious complaint about a bed bug infestation.

The Good

  • Compassionate, attentive care praised by multiple families
  • Clean, attractive facility with friendly staff
  • Dedicated dementia/Alzheimer's unit in home-like setting
  • On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
  • Long-standing, faith-based nonprofit serving community 85+ years

The Bad

  • One report of a bed bug infestation on a floor
  • Several mentions of understaffing and long call-light wait times
  • One reviewer described administration as inflexible to family feedback
  • Reported inconsistent communication among staff about care orders

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Smp Health - St Raphael is a senior living community in Valley City, North Dakota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

About Smp Health - St Raphael

SMP Health - St. Raphael is a non-profit, faith-based nursing home providing long-term care in Valley City, North Dakota. The facility hosts 170 beds and has served the Barnes County and Valley City area for over 85 years, sponsored by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, a Catholic health care system.

The community offers short and long-term care options including skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and specialized care for mental illness, Alzheimer's, and dementia. The Circle of Life Cottage is an 18-bed unit designed to provide quality care in a home-like environment for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Staff provide 24-hour skilled services with a focus on compassionate care.

SMP Health - St. Raphael operates a state-of-the-art fitness Wellness Center where residents receive Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy to prepare for successful return home or transition to another care setting. The facility also offers outpatient Lifeline support services.

The community is a Medicare, Medicaid, and VA contract participant. Care is delivered in a safe, secure, home-like environment that addresses residents' psycho-social needs alongside their medical requirements.

Types of Care at Smp Health - St Raphael

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Smp Health - St Raphael

3.9overall · 34 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (34)

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Theresia Neigum

Apr 2025

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Mom was treated so much better than the assisted living place She suffered in in Moorhead . Admission person was awesome nice and very welcoming. The head nurse on her floor , third was awesome. The nurses were good and 3 of the AIDS were exceptional. The activity person was awesome.The maintenance men were very accommodating and helpful.Even when we are moving out I am very pleased.The others were good. I am very happy that my mom spent the last month of her life there and got treated very nicely With care and attention.

Megan

Jul 2024

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I wouldn’t put my worst enemy in this home

Hooey C

May 2024

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This nursing home has bed bugs! It started on the 3rd floor in late 2022/early 2023, and from what I understand they stuck around for 2024. I’ve heard reports of travel staff and guests being eat up with bites

Marcia Strickland

May 2023

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Great care for our loved one. Clean, attractive facility, friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend.

Ram2k12

Nov 2020

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Kinda sad when the administrator has to weigh in on the ratings of this horrible place, his name is Craig Christianson. The people that are caring for the residents on the floor, are at this time being over worked. Just an observation.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 9 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 24, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth 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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • 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 Oct 29, 2025

Aug 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard4 citations

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 12, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 12, 2024

  • 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 Sep 12, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 12, 2024

Feb 16, 2024Health Complaint1 citation

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 8, 2024

Sep 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 19, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 19, 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 Smp Health - St Raphael offer?

Smp Health - St Raphael offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Smp Health - St Raphael located?

Smp Health - St Raphael is located at 979 Central Ave N in Valley City, North Dakota.

What do families say about Smp Health - St Raphael?

SMP Health - St. Raphael is a faith-based, non-profit nursing home in Valley City that has served the area for over 85 years, offering skilled nursing, rehab, and dedicated memory care. Reviewers are split: some praise attentive, compassionate staff and a clean, welcoming environment, while others report understaffing, slow response to call lights, and one serious complaint about a bed bug infestation.

How did Smp Health - St Raphael do on recent health and safety inspections?

Smp Health - St Raphael had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 9 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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