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.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Minnesota has a total of 339 active skilled nursing facilities with 24,393 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 of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 80.61%.
(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 44 new beds and lost 51 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
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) | 1.07 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.49 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.62 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.19 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for 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 191 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Minnesota added 1 new skilled nursing facilities and 44 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Traverse Care Center | 44 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Minnesota lost 2 skilled nursing facilities and 51 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society Arlington | 27 |
| Sartell Therapy Suites | 24 |
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
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds 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.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Fairview University Trans Serv 2512 7TH STREET SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
0.00
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Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center 5211 HIGHWAY 110 AURORA, MN |
0.00
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Good Samaritan Ambassador 8100 MEDICINE LAKE ROAD NEW HOPE, MN |
2.00
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Langton Shores 1900 WEST COUNTY ROAD D ROSEVILLE, MN |
2.00
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Park View Health Care Center 200 PARK LANE BUFFALO, MN |
2.00
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Covenant Living of Golden Valley Care and Rehab Ctr 5825 ST CROIX AVENUE GOLDEN VALLEY, MN |
3.00
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Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake 105 GLENHAVEN DRIVE BATTLE LAKE, MN |
3.00
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Field Crest Care Center 318 SECOND STREET NORTHEAST HAYFIELD, MN |
3.00
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Galeon 410 WEST MAIN STREET OSAKIS, MN |
3.00
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Haven Homes of Maple Plain 4848 GATEWAY BLVD MAPLE PLAIN, MN |
3.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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The Terrace at Crystal LLC 3245 VERA CRUZ AVENUE NORTH CRYSTAL, MN |
954.50
Rating Not Available
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Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center 1900 BALLINGTON BOULEVARD NW ROCHESTER, MN |
343.75
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Southside Care Center 2644 ALDRICH AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
317.50
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Bywood East Health Care 3427 CENTRAL AVENUE NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
287.25
Abuse Flag
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Highland Chateau Health and Rehabilitation Center 2319 WEST SEVENTH STREET SAINT PAUL, MN |
282.75
Rating Not Available
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Valley View Manor Hcc 200 EAST NINTH AVENUE LAMBERTON, MN |
263.50
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The Shores of Worthington 1307 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE WORTHINGTON, MN |
260.00
Abuse Flag
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Rochester Restorative Care Center 501 EIGHTH AVENUE SOUTHEAST ROCHESTER, MN |
255.75
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North Ridge Health and Rehab 5430 BOONE AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MN |
242.75
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Villas at Bryn Mawr LLC 275 PENN AVENUE NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN |
232.00
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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.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.20 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.20 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 4.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.90 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 8.20 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.70 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.70 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 59.80 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.49 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.62 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.07 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.69 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.19 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.69 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.69 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.07 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 42.50 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 38.50 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.21 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.59 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.38 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.99 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 0.90 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 20,689.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 18.60 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 4.13 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 2.07 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.54 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 4.28 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.07 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 3.96 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 97.27 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 16.99 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 88.31 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.84 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 21.42 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 12.52 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.11 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 82.67 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 5.30 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 24.50 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 22.87 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 14.56 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.63 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.98 | Higher |