The Meadows On University in Fargo, ND

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  • Interior

    A clean and well-organized hospital room with two patient beds and medical equipment.

  • Outdoors

    A brick building with an accessibility ramp and surrounding greenery.

  • Decor

    Spacious and well-lit living room with comfortable seating, tables, and a television.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

  • Building

    A brick building with a steeple and flagpoles stands under a blue sky.

  • Windows

    An empty classroom with tables, chairs, bookshelves, and a popcorn machine.

  • Dining

    A beautifully arranged dining room with tables set for a meal.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy waiting room with ample seating and natural light.

  • Lobby

    A welcoming office reception desk adorned with floral arrangements.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious physical therapy room with exercise equipment and rehabilitation tools.

The Meadows On University in Fargo, ND

The Meadows On University is a nursing home community in Fargo, ND.

Information last verified:

1315 South University Drive, Fargo, ND 58103

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 57 reviews
5 stars
34
4 stars
9
3 stars
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Overall Review of The Meadows On University

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing care feels hands-on

Residents describe skilled nursing support that includes therapy and hands-on help.

Several residents and families talk about day-to-day help in a rehab or long-term setting, including therapy visits and nursing support during transitions. Positive mentions include professional, kind therapy teams and nurses who help families understand care during a stay. A few reviews also raise concerns about basic responsiveness and medication or bathroom assistance, which is important in any skilled nursing experience.

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and professionalism stand out

Staff interaction is consistently described as kind, friendly, and helpful.

Across many reviews, families describe the staff as friendly, kind, and attentive to residents’ needs. Several people say the care team communicated well, involved management when needed, and treated residents like they were at home. One review also notes early issues while another describes improvements under new leadership, but both still focus heavily on staff involvement as the deciding factor.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality improved in recent reviews

Dining is described as better, with noticeable improvement in food quality.

Multiple reviews mention food tasting better than before, including attention to resident dietary needs and chef-noted concerns when food is an issue. Families also describe good meals during visits, and one review highlights changes in food service quality. Even where dining is mentioned more generally, the tone trends positive rather than complaints about taste.

common 6 reviews mention this

Therapy is a major focus

Physical and occupational therapy support is a common highlight for rehab stays.

Many reviews connect the experience to therapy—naming physical and occupational therapy, describing progress, and describing staff involvement during rehab. Several people say therapy was among the strongest parts of the stay, including showers and coordinated appointments after sessions. A separate review also frames the facility as having improved with new leadership, with therapy remaining central to why someone would consider staying long term.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Some families report slow response

A subset of reviewers report that help can be slow when needs come up.

A few reviews raise serious concerns about staffing and response times, including long waits for bathroom help and not getting timely assistance during urgent moments. Others mention communication breakdowns, such as families not being informed after an incident. One reviewer also cites reception problems when trying to reach the community, which compounds the worry about getting timely help.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities create social connection

Residents participate in group activities that visitors can see and enjoy.

Reviews frequently mention organized activities and community events, including celebrations and outings tied to resident life. Families also describe being glad staff take residents to meals and activities, and they mention the activities team by name in one case. One review includes a prom event where staff interacted well with residents and guests.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Hector International (4 miles away) Hector International (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.1 miles)
  • Northstar Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Pepper's Sports Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Moorhead Billiards (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Thrifty Drug (0.3 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (0.4 miles)
  • Sanford Pharmacy South University (0.6 miles)
  • Medical Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Inhealth Specialty Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Seip Drug (1.6 miles)
  • Moorhead Drug (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Essentia Health (0.5 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Fargo (0.5 miles)
  • Wood County Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Prairie St. John's (0.9 miles)
  • Sanford Medical Center Fargo (1.8 miles)
  • Sanford Southpointe Clinic (2.2 miles)
  • Essentia Health-Fargo (2.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Sanford Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (0.5 miles)
  • Sanford South University Eye Center & Optical (0.5 miles)
  • Vibra Hospital of Fargo (0.5 miles)
  • Neuropsychology Associates (1 miles)
  • Meritcare Neuroscience (1 miles)
  • Eye Consultants Fargo (1.1 miles)
  • Sanford Eye Clinic (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Lindenwood Park (0.9 miles)
  • Mickelson Field (2 miles)
  • Roosevelt Park (2.1 miles)
  • Woodlawn Park (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (1 miles)
  • Würst Bier Hall (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Pounds (1.2 miles)
  • Beer & Fish Company (1.4 miles)
  • Taco John's (1.4 miles)
  • Sidestreet Grille & Pub (1.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.1 miles)
  • River City Church (1.2 miles)
  • St Joseph's Catholic Church (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (1.6 miles)

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