About Neilson Place
Neilson Place, located in BEMIDJI, MN, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Neilson Place
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.98 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.98 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the SANFORD HEALTH network. This chain operates 4 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Neilson Place provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 84 | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 115 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 14.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 16.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.8% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.8% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 25.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 2.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 98.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 38.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 7.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 66.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 12.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 26.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 19.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 9 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 22 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Aug 02, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
Nearby Hospitals
SANFORD BEMIDJI MEDICAL CENTER
BEMIDJI, MN
RED LAKE HOSPITAL
REDLAKE, MN
SANFORD BAGLEY MEDICAL CENTER
BAGLEY, MN
CASS LAKE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITAL
CASS LAKE, MN
COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL - BEMIDJI
BEMIDJI, MN
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SANFORD HEALTH OF NORTHERN MINNESOTA
Ownership Structure
- SANFORD Indirect
- SANFORD NORTH Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- JAMES CAIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KARIN DULSKI W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- WESLEY ENGBRECHT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM GASSEN W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM GASSEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- NEIL GULSVIG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DONALD JACOBS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARK LUNDEEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM MARLETTE CORPORATE OFFICER
- WILLIAM MARLETTE W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- LAURIS MOLBERT CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TONY MORRISON CORPORATE OFFICER
- TONY MORRISON W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JOLYN MUNSON W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ANDREW NORTH CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE SWENSON W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- BRENT TEIKEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARNIE VENTLING-HERRMANN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Nsg and Rehab Center | N/A | 5 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Blackduck | N/A | 3 |
| Neilson Place | N/A | 1 |
| Havenwood Care Center | N/A | 2 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Neilson Place directly at 2187510220. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.