Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy
Albany, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245339) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $97,996 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (320) 845-2195 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy reports 4.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy has 2 federal fines on record totaling $97,996.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Albany, Stearns County, Minnesota. It is operated as a non-profit, church-related facility and has been certified since July 1986. The facility is certified for 76 beds and reports an average of 55.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.71 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $97,996.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted in the data provided for this facility.
Benedictine Living Community Mother Of Mercy is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $97,996.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 76 beds and reports an average of 55.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility and is part of the Benedictine Health System chain, which includes 23 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3208452195 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3208452195 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245339?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.