Perham, MN

Perham Living

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

735 Third Street Southwest, Perham, MN

(218) 347-1800

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

96

Certified beds

Average residents

86

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-07-01

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

0.00

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

0.00

Nurse aide staffing

Total nurse hours

0.00

All reported nurse hours

Licensed hours

0.00

RN + LPN hours

Weekend hours

0.00

Weekend nurse staffing

Weekend RN hours

0.00

Weekend registered nurse coverage

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.00

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

0.00

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

0.00

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

26%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

76

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

Performance score

88.41

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0271

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

7.68

Baseline 34.51% · Performance 32.28% · Measure score 7.68 · Achievement 7.68 · Improvement 1.81

Adjusted total nurse staffing

10

Baseline 6.06 hours · Performance 6.28 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 52 · Observed rate 3.85% · Lower 95% interval 6.54%
Discharge to community 61%
50.57%
10.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 65.12% · Lower 95% interval 49.44%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.67
1.02
0.3 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 23 · Denominator 23
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 23
Discharge self-care score 78.26%
53.69%
24.6 pts better
Numerator 18 · Denominator 23
Discharge mobility score 43.48%
50.94%
7.5 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 23
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 23 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 21 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.75%
8.2%
6.4 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 228
Staff flu vaccination coverage 62.6%
42%
20.6 pts better
Numerator 154 · Denominator 246
Discharge function score 69.57%
56.45%
13.1 pts better
Numerator 16 · Denominator 23
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.7
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
2.0
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.6 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
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 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 7.9%
3.9%
4 pts worse
3.3%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
4.3%
3.6 pts better
11.4%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
4.1%
2.3 pts worse
5.4%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.1% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 6.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.2%
12.4%
0.8 pts worse
19.6%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.4% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 13.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.4%
17.5%
4.9 pts worse
16.7%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.6% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 23.0% · Q4 19.6% · 4Q avg 22.4% · 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 12.3%
22.5%
10.2 pts better
16.3%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.2% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 12.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.9%
18.6%
1.3 pts worse
14.9%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.6% · Q2 14.3% · Q3 19.2% · Q4 20.6% · 4Q avg 19.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 3.1%
2.3%
0.8 pts worse
1.0%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 3.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
2.6%
0.3 pts worse
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.8%
24.8%
6 pts better
19.8%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.1% · Q2 18.4% · Q3 23.7% · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 18.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
5.4%
1.6 pts better
5.1%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.1% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
88.6%
11.4 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
82.7%
17.3 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-30 · Fire 2025-04-30

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-12 · Fire 2024-06-12

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-08-17 · Fire 2023-08-17

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

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 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-11-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

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 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-12

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 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

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 2023-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-11-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Altstadt, Erika

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-24
Altstadt, Erika

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-21
Bachelder, Jared

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-15
Berube, Allan

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-01-31
Blickenstaff, Jeffrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1982-07-01
Blickenstaff, Jeffrey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1982-07-01
Brasel, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-06-27
Hendrickx, Tracy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-10-31
Hendrickx, Tracy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-10-31
Hofius, Charles

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-06-29
Huebsch, Sue

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01
Jahnke, Eugene

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-02-01
Keil, Alisyn

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-06-29
Lee, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2025-01-01
Marthaler, Terry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-02-01
Meyer, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Rastedt, Cynthia

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-06-29
Richter, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-06-29
Schram, Spencer

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-12-01
Stoderl, William

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01
Vanwatermulen, Alana

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-09-26
Widness, Arvin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01

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