Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-19 · Fire 2025-02-19
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
New Richland, MN
New Richland Care Center
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $122,605 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
312 Northeast 1st Street, New Richland, MN
(507) 465-3292
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
45
Certified beds
Average residents
36
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-06-01
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
0.82
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.82
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.08
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.72
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.64
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.17
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.56
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.85
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.86
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
73%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
72%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
6,581
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
32.36
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9870
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
4.97
Baseline 6.40% · Performance 6.35% · Measure score 4.97 · Achievement 4.97 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Performance 67.86% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.73
Baseline 4.17 hours · Performance 4.42 hours · Measure score 4.73 · Achievement 4.73 · Improvement 1.10
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.02% |
10.72%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 51 · Observed rate 7.84% · Lower 95% interval 7.15% |
| Discharge to community | 48.83% |
50.57%
1.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 42.22% · Lower 95% interval 35.53% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.73 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.24% |
95.27%
About the same
|
Numerator 40 · Denominator 42 |
| Falls with major injury | 2.38% |
0.77%
1.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 42 |
| Discharge self-care score | 46.88% |
53.69%
6.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 32 |
| Discharge mobility score | 59.38% |
50.94%
8.4 pts better
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 32 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 42 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.35% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 3.57% · Lower 95% interval 3.55% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 9.09% |
8.2%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 77 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 11.76% |
42%
30.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 68 |
| Discharge function score | 56.25% |
56.45%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 32 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 95% |
96.28%
1.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 20 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 41.67% |
25.2%
16.5 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 24 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.6% |
97.3%
0.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.7% · Q2 96.8% · Q3 96.8% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.1%
3.9 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% |
3.9%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 1.6% · 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 | 1.8% |
4.1%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.4% |
12.4%
6 pts better
|
19.6%
13.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.5% |
17.5%
13 pts better
|
16.7%
12.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 4.8% · 4Q avg 4.5% · 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 need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.9% |
18.6%
4.7 pts better
|
14.9%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 10.3% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 29.2% · 4Q avg 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.3% |
2.3%
1 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 7.3% |
2.6%
4.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
5.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 37.6% |
24.8%
12.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
17.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 58.0% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 32.9% · Q4 33.8% · 4Q avg 37.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.6% |
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.0% |
88.6%
8.4 pts better
|
81.7%
15.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.9% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 94.9% · 4Q avg 97.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.4% |
14.0%
7.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
9.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.4% · Observed 20.9% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
1.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.1% |
82.7%
8.4 pts better
|
79.7%
11.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.2% |
23.1%
2.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.2% · Observed 23.3% · Expected 22.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-11-15 · Fire 2023-11-15
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2022-09-14 · Fire 2022-09-14
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-14
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-09-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-14
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-09-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-14
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-09-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-14
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2022-10-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-14
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-09-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-10-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-03-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-19
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 2025-03-07
C · Minimal harm
2025-02-19
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-05
K · Immediate jeopardy
2024-11-18
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-18
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-18
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-18
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-12-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-16
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 2024-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-16
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
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 2024-03-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
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 2024-03-15
C · Minimal harm
2024-01-24
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-03-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-15
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-15
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 2023-12-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-15
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-15
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
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 2023-07-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2023-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-18
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 2023-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-14
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-10-16
C · Minimal harm
2022-09-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$122,605
2024-11-18
Fine
Fine · fine $122,605
Fine
$0
2024-11-18
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-12-20 · 11 days
11 day denial
Ownership
Alexander, Donald
Corporate Director · Individual
New Richland Care Center
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Studnicka, Marnie
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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