Augustana Care Hastings Hlth &

Penalties

• Mar 19, 2026 — Fine ($21,645)

Inspection findings

1. Jul 7, 2026 Fire Safety · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0293 Egress Deficiencies

     Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     CMS fire safety

2. Apr 3, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H52248780C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

3. Mar 19, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     CMS health inspection

4. Dec 5, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected Dec 16, 2025 · CMS health inspection

5. May 23, 2025 Health · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

     Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

     Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0791 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

     Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Jul 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0200 Egress Deficiencies

     Meet other general requirements.

     Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0222 Egress Deficiencies

     Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

     Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0511 Services Deficiencies

     Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

     Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

     Corrected Jul 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety

6. Apr 11, 2024 Health · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     F0623 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Post nurse staffing information every day.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

     Corrected May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     Corrected May 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected May 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected May 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0521 Services Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected May 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

7. Nov 17, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H52245657C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

8. May 3, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
   • Severity not stated

     H5224056C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)

     MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• DAHL, ROBERT — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• ELLINGSON, ERIK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• KERN, MATTHEW — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• NYE, GERALD — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• PARKS, CHARLES — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• RAMSDALE, SCOTT — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• STADTHERR, SEELOCHANI — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
• SZYMANSKI, KIM — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2020
• VERLAUTZ, MICHELENE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2024
• YOUNGQUIST, KATHRYN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• AUGUSTANA CARE — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2018
• CASSIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018