Benedictine Livng Comm|mother
Nursing home · 230 CHURCH AVENUE, Albany, MN 56307 · Stearns County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 65
- State license
- 423397
- Medicare CCN
- 245339
- Licensed entity
- MOTHER OF MERCY
- Chain
- BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Phone
- (320) 845-2195
- Nurse staffing
- 4.71 hours per resident per day; 50.0% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 2★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Jun 4, 2026 — Fine ($27,378)
- Dec 20, 2024 — Fine ($70,618)
- Dec 20, 2024 — Payment Denial · payment denial 5 days
Inspection findings
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Jul 22, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53393058C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 11, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53392097C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 4, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Jun 29, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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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.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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May 28, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53391560C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 12, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity G
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.
Corrected Apr 21, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
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Feb 26, 2026 Health · 7 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0582 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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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 Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 20, 2024 Fire Safety · 19 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0007 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected Feb 5, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0026 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected Feb 5, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected Feb 5, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0552 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0625 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0640 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0838 Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0865 Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0223 Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Jan 31, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Oct 23, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53399449C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Oct 10, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Nov 21, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Nov 21, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Aug 1, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 4 findings
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Severity not stated
H53395820C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H53395821C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H53395822C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H53395840C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jul 19, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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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 Aug 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Aug 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jul 8, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H53394330C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H53394945C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53399646C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 24, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Complaint
F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Feb 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
Complaint
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Oct 26, 2023 Health · 13 findings
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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 Dec 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0727 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected Dec 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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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 Dec 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0851 Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected Dec 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected Nov 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Nov 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0226 Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected Nov 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jan 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Nov 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Nov 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0901 Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected Nov 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Nov 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Aug 23, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Sep 26, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Feb 9, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53397643C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 9, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53395437C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Aug 31, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53394393C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 21, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5339050C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5339026M Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 10, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5339030C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5339031C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 2, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5339021C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Oct 23, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5339023C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jul 16, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5339018C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BERGIEN, TRICIA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- CARLEY, GERALD — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/22/1969
- KNAPP, MARK — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/26/2012
- KOOP, STEVEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- KUHN, JENNIFER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/21/2026
- KUHN, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- LEWIS, BRIAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- LEWIS, BRIAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- PAULSEN, RONALD — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- PETERSON, ANNELIESE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- TOMCZIK, PAUL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/23/2015
- VEBELUN, EDWARD — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
- BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2026
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.