Minnewaska Community Health Services

605 MAIN STREET, STARBUCK, MN 56381

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B

Meets federal staffing minimum — above average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
0.78 ✓ Meets federal minimum
Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
9
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
71/100

Data last updated: April 12, 2026

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

Most recent inspection (March 25, 2025)

F Potential harm — widespread F0851 Status: Corrected

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 27, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0912 Status: Outstanding

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies — Waiver has been granted

D Potential harm — isolated F0919 Status: Corrected

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 16, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 28, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 23, 2025

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 17, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0686 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 18, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 15, 2025

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0578 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 26, 2025

Inspection cycle 2 (January 24, 2024)

F Potential harm — widespread F0851 Status: Corrected

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 9, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0912 Status: Corrected

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies — Waiver has been granted, corrected March 6, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 15, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0760 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 6, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 14, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0623 Status: Corrected

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 9, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0625 Status: Corrected

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 9, 2024

Inspection cycle 3 (October 27, 2022)

B No harm — pattern F0912 Status: Corrected

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 23, 2022

D Potential harm — isolated F0883 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2022

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected September 14, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0677 Status: Corrected

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 18, 2022

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2022

C No harm — widespread F0577 Status: Corrected

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 28, 2022

C No harm — widespread F0584 Status: Corrected

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2022

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