7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Ellsworth, MN
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
308 Sherman Avenue, Ellsworth, MN
(507) 967-2482
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
37
Certified beds
Average residents
30
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-03-01
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
RN hours / resident day
0.70
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.50
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.31
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.51
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.20
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.07
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.47
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.73
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.66
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.31
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,318
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
44.90
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9981
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
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
6.52
Performance 37.04% · Measure score 6.52 · Achievement 6.52 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.46
Baseline 3.41 hours · Performance 3.78 hours · Measure score 2.46 · Achievement 2.46 · Improvement 1.06
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.8% |
10.72%
1.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 33 · Observed rate 18.18% · Lower 95% interval 7.18% |
| Discharge to community | 37.72% |
50.57%
12.9 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 28.57% · Lower 95% interval 22.7% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.84 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · 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 18 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 8.93% |
8.2%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 56 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 50% |
42%
8 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 58 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · 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
| 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 | 96.7% |
96.1%
0.6 pts better
|
95.5%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% |
3.9%
0.3 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 3.3% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.9% |
4.3%
2.4 pts better
|
11.4%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.8% |
4.1%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 7.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.5% |
12.4%
2.9 pts better
|
19.6%
10.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 10.7% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 9.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.4% |
17.5%
0.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.2% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 18.4% · 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 | 23.3% |
22.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 23.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 34.8% |
18.6%
16.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
19.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 45.5% · 4Q avg 34.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 5.8% |
2.3%
3.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 5.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
2.6%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.0% |
24.8%
2.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.3% · Q2 26.3% · Q3 30.6% · Q4 33.4% · 4Q avg 27.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.4% |
5.4%
8 pts worse
|
5.1%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.6% · Q2 15.0% · Q3 19.5% · Q4 5.8% · 4Q avg 13.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.4% |
88.6%
3.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 85.4% |
| 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
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-31
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-31
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 2025-05-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-31
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-31
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-31
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 2024-07-22
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 2024-08-31
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-07-19
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-07-19
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 2024-07-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-07-21
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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