St John's On Fountain Lake
Nursing home · 1771 EAGLE VIEW CIRCLE, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · Freeborn County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Church Related
- Capacity
- 84
- State license
- 424605
- Medicare CCN
- 245635
- Licensed entity
- ST JOHNS LUTHERAN HOME
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Phone
- (507) 373-2040
- Nurse staffing
- 4.55 hours per resident per day; 29.4% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 5★ · Quality 4★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Jul 26, 2024 — Fine ($16,448)
Inspection findings
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Feb 12, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56355201C 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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Dec 3, 2025 Health · 15 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Jan 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Jan 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0699 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected Jan 8, 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 Jan 8, 2026 · 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 Jan 8, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0541 Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Jan 8, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Aug 29, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56359915C 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 6, 2025 Health · 3 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 Sep 3, 2025 · 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 Sep 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Jul 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Nov 6, 2024 Health · 12 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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 Dec 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
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 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0271 Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0541 Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Dec 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Oct 2, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56358602C 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 24, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Oct 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Aug 14, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56355427C 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 26, 2024 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 Aug 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
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Apr 23, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56353224C 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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Apr 17, 2024 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 May 10, 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 May 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jan 10, 2024 Health · 10 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0552 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected Feb 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0565 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected Feb 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Feb 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected Feb 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0698 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Feb 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Feb 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Feb 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Feb 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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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 Feb 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Feb 8, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Sep 20, 2023 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Sep 19, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56355008C 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 7, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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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 Sep 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Apr 3, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56358974C 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 6, 2023 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56358895C 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 29, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H56355927C 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 5, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5635023C 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
H5635032C 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 11, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5635029C 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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Dec 3, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5635022C 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
H5635026C 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 27, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5635012C 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 19, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5635006M 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)
- ANDERSON, MARK — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/06/2025
- ANDERSON, MARK — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/06/2025
- ANDERSON, MARK — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/09/2026
- FRUEHBRODT GLENZINSKI, JUDY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- FRUEHBRODT GLENZINSKI, JUDY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/12/2025
- HOLT, JOHN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- KING, HEATHER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/30/2021
- KOEPKE, SHANE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- KOLKER-SPARKS, CAMILLA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- LIGHT, MARK — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- LOBERG, RICHARD — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- MUNYER, JAMES — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- SCHULZ, STEVEN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- WICHMANN, BRENDA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2025
- CERTUS ALBERT LEA MANAGEMENT LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/05/2025
- CERTUS ALBERT LEA MANAGEMENT LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/08/2025
- CITY OF HAYWARD MINNESOTA — 5% or greater mortgage interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2014
- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - RURAL DEVELOPMENT — 5% or greater mortgage interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2014
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.