About Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Gundersen Harmony Care Center, located in HARMONY, MN, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Gundersen Harmony Care Center
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.68 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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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).
Below Average Staffing
Gundersen Harmony Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 5 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 4 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 10 | 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) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
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) | 24.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 5.5% |
| 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) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 94.5% |
| 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) | 20.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 22.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 6.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- Total: 2 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
Nearby Hospitals
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WINNMED
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
HARMONY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INC
Ownership Structure
- BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC Indirect
- GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- KARI ADANK ADP OF THE SNF
- KARI ADANK CORPORATE OFFICER
- VICKIE BAKALARS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- VICKIE BAKALARS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RANDI BERG ADP OF THE SNF
- RANDI BERG OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LINDA BOLAND OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LINDA BOLAND ADP OF THE SNF
- LINDA BOLAND CORPORATE OFFICER
- MARK BRANUM ADP OF THE SNF
- MARK BRANUM OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CARRIE ENRIGHT ADP OF THE SNF
- CARRIE ENRIGHT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KAREN FOSTER ADP OF THE SNF
- KAREN FOSTER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHARLES JOHNSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DEBRA JOHNSON ADP OF THE SNF
- DEBRA JOHNSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RODNEY JOHNSON ADP OF THE SNF
- RODNEY JOHNSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SUSAN LENZ ADP OF THE SNF
- SUSAN LENZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SUSAN LENZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- SARAH MELDE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- SARAH MELDE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- BRENDA MOSER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BRENDA MOSER ADP OF THE SNF
- BRENDA MOSER CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHARLES NESS ADP OF THE SNF
- CHARLES NESS CORPORATE OFFICER
- AMANDA PERICAK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AMANDA PERICAK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TRACER RANKIN ADP OF THE SNF
- TRACER RANKIN CORPORATE OFFICER
- LEANNE SAUER CORPORATE OFFICER
- LEANNE SAUER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LEANNE SAUER ADP OF THE SNF
- KRAIG SCHUSTER ADP OF THE SNF
- KRAIG SCHUSTER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KRAIG SCHUSTER CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHRISTOPHER SKAALEN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CHRISTOPHER SKAALEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PENNY SOLBERG CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Senior Living Community | N/A | 5 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Home | N/A | 5 |
| Ostrander Care and Rehab | N/A | 5 |
| Chosen Valley Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Gundersen Harmony Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Valley View Healthcare and Rehab | N/A | 5 |
| Wellington Place | N/A | 3 |
| Colonial Manor of Elma | N/A | 4 |
| Spring Valley Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Stewartville Care Center | N/A | 2 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
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 Gundersen Harmony Care Center directly at 5078866544. 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.