Clara City, MN

Clara City Care Center

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1012 North Division Street, Clara City, MN

(320) 847-2221

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

48

Certified beds

Average residents

33

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-10-01

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

1.22

Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.45

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.06

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.73

All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.67

RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.77

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.67

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.48

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.74

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.13

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

54%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,214

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

58.76

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0140

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

1.75

Baseline 32.56% · Performance 56.52% · Measure score 1.75 · Achievement 1.75 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

10

Baseline 5.21 hours · Performance 5.90 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.65%
10.72%
1.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 5.52%
Discharge to community 69.43%
50.57%
18.9 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 25 · Observed rate 80% · Lower 95% interval 50.2%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.77
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 19 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 5.21%
8.2%
3 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 96
Staff flu vaccination coverage 22.92%
42%
19.1 pts worse
Numerator 22 · Denominator 96
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · 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 97.0%
96.1%
0.9 pts better
95.5%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.1%
3.9%
0.2 pts worse
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
4.3%
4.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight 4.7%
4.1%
0.6 pts worse
5.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 4.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 3.7%
12.4%
8.7 pts better
19.6%
15.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.7%
17.5%
3.8 pts better
16.7%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 16.0% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 13.7% · 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 20.9%
22.5%
1.6 pts better
16.3%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 20.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.3%
18.6%
7.3 pts better
14.9%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 13.3% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.2%
2.3%
0.1 pts better
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
2.6%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.1%
24.8%
2.7 pts better
19.8%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 35.4% · Q2 12.1% · Q3 19.9% · Q4 20.3% · 4Q avg 22.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 17.6%
5.4%
12.2 pts worse
5.1%
12.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.6% · Q2 18.7% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 15.0% · 4Q avg 17.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
88.6%
6.5 pts better
81.7%
13.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.0% · 4Q avg 95.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-26 · Fire 2025-02-26

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-06 · Fire 2024-03-06

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2022-11-30 · Fire 2022-11-30

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-26

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-26

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2025-02-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-30

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2023-01-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-01-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-30

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 2023-01-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-04

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 2026-01-14

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-10-23

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 2025-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-23

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 2025-11-12

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-07-16

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 2025-08-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-26

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 2025-02-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-15

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 2024-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-06

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-06

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 2024-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-06

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-03-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-06

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-02

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-30

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-01-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$0 2025-07-16

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-07-16 · 28 days

28 day denial

Ownership

Blum, Matthew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-05-15
Jurgenson, Cindy

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-12-18

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