Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-06 · Fire 2025-02-06
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Chaska, MN
Auburn Manor
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
501 Oak Street, Chaska, MN
(952) 448-9303
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
48
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.14
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.43
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.77
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.34
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.57
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.70
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.79
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
1.27
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.82
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.23
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
57%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
63%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,388
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
40.18
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9931
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 21.31% · Performance 21.35% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
6.87
Baseline 6.41% · Performance 5.78% · Measure score 6.87 · Achievement 6.87 · Improvement 3.95
Total nurse turnover
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
5.18
Baseline 4.60 hours · Performance 4.55 hours · Measure score 5.18 · Achievement 5.18 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.98% |
10.72%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 66 · Observed rate 6.06% · Lower 95% interval 6.5% |
| Discharge to community | 63.07% |
50.57%
12.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 62 · Observed rate 64.52% · Lower 95% interval 52.31% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.86 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 86.49% |
95.27%
8.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 37 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.7% |
0.77%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 37 |
| Discharge self-care score | 35.48% |
53.69%
18.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 31 |
| Discharge mobility score | 48.39% |
50.94%
2.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 31 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.41% |
2.29%
3.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 37 · Adjusted rate 4.68% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.78% |
7.12%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 2.73% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 102 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 6.67% |
42%
35.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 105 |
| Discharge function score | 51.61% |
56.45%
4.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 31 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 20 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.3%
2.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.2% |
96.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 9.1% |
3.9%
5.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 9.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.5% |
4.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.1% |
4.1%
3 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 11.8% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 7.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.3% |
12.4%
1.1 pts better
|
19.6%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 11.8% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 11.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.8% |
17.5%
3.7 pts better
|
16.7%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 13.3% · Q4 12.5% · 4Q avg 13.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 41.8% |
22.5%
19.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
25.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 41.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.8% |
18.6%
11.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
14.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 40.0% · Q2 15.0% · Q3 40.0% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 29.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 9.2% |
2.3%
6.9 pts worse
|
1.0%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 10.4% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 9.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.0% |
2.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.1% |
24.8%
6.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.5% · Q2 27.8% · Q3 29.5% · Q4 36.5% · 4Q avg 31.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.2% |
5.4%
3.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 12.1% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 9.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.1% |
88.6%
3.5 pts better
|
81.7%
10.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.3% · Q2 91.5% · Q3 96.1% · Q4 88.9% · 4Q avg 92.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.7% |
14.0%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
1.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.7% · Observed 12.5% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.9%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 65.3% |
82.7%
17.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
14.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 65.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.7% |
23.1%
2.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.7% · Observed 21.9% · Expected 20.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-31 · Fire 2024-05-31
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-03-30 · Fire 2023-03-30
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K226 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-02-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
E35 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-07-19
C · Minimal harm
2024-05-31
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-04-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-05-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-05-19
C · Minimal harm
2023-03-30
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-04-28
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-04-02
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-04-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2025-03-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-04-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-03-21
B · Minimal harm
2025-02-06
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-07-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-07-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-07-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-07-19
G · Actual harm
2023-05-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-05-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-05-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-30
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2023-05-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-14
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-03
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Battis, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Buemer, Dale
Corporate Director · Individual
Dettman, Scott
Corporate Director · Individual
Fischer, Todd
Corporate Director · Individual
Hall, Jennifer
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Heroux, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Hokeness, Daniel
Corporate Director · Individual
Illuminus Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Johnson, Chris
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kohlhoff, Kevin
Corporate Director · Individual
Konkol, Dennis
Corporate Director · Individual
Marks, Julie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Marks, Julie
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mauthe, Matthew
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mauthe, Matthew
Corporate Officer · Individual
Meidenbauer, Robert
Corporate Director · Individual
Moravian Care Ministries
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Sandau, Jill
Corporate Director · Individual
Shoger, Bruce
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wagner, Lynne
Corporate Director · Individual
Zwart, Arvin
Corporate Director · Individual
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