Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Minnesota
Key metrics for nursing homes in Minnesota including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Summary Analysis of Nursing Homes in Minnesota- The 10,000 foot view
Updated on December 1, 2024
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Minnesota has a total of 340 active skilled nursing facilities with {TOTAL BEDS} total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 5,717,184, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 234.38 persons in Minnesota. There were 19,662 residents as December 1, 2024 for a state wide occupancy level of 80.61 percent. (Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Minnesota has added 0 new beds and lost 492 existing beds over the past year.
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Minnesota and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 1.03 | 0.67 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.52 | 2.29 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.88 |
| All Staff | 4.22 | 3.84 |
Detailed analysis pages for the largest cities in Minnesota:
COVID-19 Infections in Minnesota Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Minnesota there were a total of 44 new cases and 44 new deaths among residents for the week ending December 1, 2024. The chart below shows COVID-19 activity for the past year.
New and Lost Nursing Homes in Minnesota
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Minnesota lost 9 skilled nursing facilities and 492 beds over the past year. Below is list of the lost facilities:
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages for Minnesota Nursing Homes
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Minnesota. Occupancies levels for individual facilities will differ and can be found on the detail page for the specific nursing home.
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in Minnesota
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations. It changes quicker than the overall rating.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Fairview University Trans Serv 2512 7TH STREET SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
0.00 |
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Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay 56 OUTER DRIVE SILVER BAY, MN |
0.00 |
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Mcintosh Senior Living 600 NORTHEAST RIVERSIDE AVENUE MCINTOSH, MN |
0.67 |
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Meadows On Fairview 25565 FAIRVIEW AVENUE WYOMING, MN |
2.00 |
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Langton Shores 1900 WEST COUNTY ROAD D ROSEVILLE, MN |
2.00 |
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Central Todd County Care Center 406 EAST HIGHWAY 71 CLARISSA, MN |
2.67 |
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Sartell Therapy Suites 990 19TH STREET SOUTH SARTELL, MN |
2.67 |
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Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls 1821 NORTH PARK FERGUS FALLS, MN |
3.33 |
|
Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo, Inc. 310 LAKE BOULEVARD BUFFALO, MN |
4.00 |
|
Lifecare Roseau Manor 715 DELMORE DRIVE ROSEAU, MN |
4.00 |
The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
|
The Terrace at Crystal LLC 3245 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH CRYSTAL, MN |
491.33 Rating Not Available |
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Highland Chateau Health and Rehabilitation Center 2319 WEST SEVENTH STREET SAINT PAUL, MN |
280.33 |
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Thief River Care Center 2001 EASTWOOD DRIVE THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN |
269.67 / |
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Bywood East Health Care 3427 CENTRAL AVENUE NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
210.83 |
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Rochester East Health Services 501 EIGHTH AVENUE SOUTHEAST ROCHESTER, MN |
205.50 |
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Edenbrook of St Cloud 1717 UNIVERSITY DRIVE SOUTHEAST SAINT CLOUD, MN |
199.33 |
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The Villas at Bryn Mawr LLC 275 PENN AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
193.17 |
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Luther Haven 1109 EAST HIGHWAY 7 MONTEVIDEO, MN |
181.83 |
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Rochester Health Services West 2215 HIGHWAY 52 NORTH ROCHESTER, MN |
176.33 |
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Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center 1601 ST LOUIS AVENUE DULUTH, MN |
174.00 / |
Nursing Homes with the warning icon () have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Minnesota Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Minnesota nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics. Minnesota performed better than the national average on several metrics and worse on other metrics.
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.30 | Lower |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 58.30 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.52 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.67 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.03 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.70 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.22 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.67 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.65 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.07 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 44.80 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 41.40 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.50 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.21 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.43 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.00 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.60 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 25,249.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 13.60 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 4.47 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control Of Their Bowels Or Bladder | 50.84 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 2.46 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.79 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 4.10 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.05 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.60 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 96.17 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 16.54 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 89.08 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 2.07 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Move Independently Worsened | 16.72 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 12.18 | Lower |
| Percentage Of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 6.96 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.57 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Made Improvements In Function | 79.02 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 78.96 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 21.55 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 13.69 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.35 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.63 | Lower |
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