North Dakota

What is it called?

·        Assisted Living Facility (North Dakota Department of Human Services)

·        Basic Care Facility (North Dakota Department of Health)

What services are provided?

·        Assistance with activities of daily living

·        Supervision of medication administration and nutrition

·        Health services to prevent disease, promote health, or to minimize effects of illness/disability

Who can be admitted?

·         Individuals who need at least moderate assistance with activities of daily living

Who is inappropriate?

·        Residents whose needs surpass the facility’s capacity of care

What training is required for direct care staff?

·        Fire and accident prevention and safety

·        Prevention and control of infections

·        Training is required for non-nurses who administer medication

Is any public payment available?

·        Yes, the Medicaid program may pay for Assisted Living services through a waiver if the resident is Medicaid eligible.

·        Yes, state assistance is available for Basic Care Facilities.  There is no federal assistance available for Basic Care Facilities.

More Information

Department of Health

Division of Health Facilities for Basic Care Facilities

Department of Human Services for Assisted Living Facilities

(701) 328 – 2352

www.state.nd.us/humanservices/

North Dakota Long Term Care Ombudsman

(800) 451 - 8693

www.state.nd.us/humanservices/services/adultsaging/om