North Dakota

Residential assisted living licensing rules and official state resources

Licensure term: Basic Care Facility / Assisted Living Facility
Resident capacity: 5+ living units (No maximum stated on the state level) - check with individual city
Staff ratios: Not stated but must be sufficient to handle residents needs at all times
Cost of licensing: $75 Annual fee
Bedroom square footage: A minimum of 15 sq ft per licensed bed in the dining area
Memory care: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/adults-and-aging/assisted-living

Full requirements

Regulatory Agency ALF: North Dakota Department of Human Services
Contact Phone Number ALF: 701-328-2321 (Melanie Phillips, Administrator, Long Term Care Continuum)
Regulatory Agency Basic Care: North Dakota Department of Health
Contact Phone # Basic Care: 701.328.2352 (Dr. Darleen Bartz, Chief)
Licensure Term(s): Basic Care Facility / Assisted Living Facility
Census Requirements: 5+ living units (No maximum stated on the state level) - check with individual city
Qualifications for Managers: None explicitly stated - however administrators are required to have 12 hours of annual training on a-e topics (listed below under Caregivers)
Qualifications for Caregivers: Training requirements are not specified. However, all direct care staff are required to receive annual training on the following: a. Residents rights; b. Fire and accident prevention training; c. Mental and physical health needs of tenants; d. Behavior problems and prevention; and e. Control of infection, including universal precautions. If caregivers are preparing food, must take 2 dietary educational programs per year. If Caregivers are in charge of activities for residents, must attend 2 activity-related educational programs per year. (Basic Care facility)
Staff Ratios: Not stated but must be sufficient to handle residents needs at all times
Cost of Licensing: $75 Annual fee
Square Footage Requirements: A minimum of 15 sq ft per licensed bed in the dining area A minimum of 15 sq ft per licensed bed in lounge/activity space Bedrooms must have 100 sq ft for single occupancy; 80 sq ft per resident for double occupancy No more than 2 people may share a bedroom (Assisted Living Facility)
Bathrooms Required: No ratio stated (Basic Care facility) Private bathroom (sink, shower or tub and toilet) required per living unit (assisted living facility)