Minnewaska Community Health Services
Starbuck, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245537) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $25,150
Phone: (320) 239-2217 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Minnewaska Community Health Services has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of about 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Minnewaska Community Health Services reports total nurse staffing of about 7.14 hours per resident per day, including 1.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.5%.
Minnewaska Community Health Services has 2 federal fines on record totaling $25,150.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
Minnewaska Community Health Services is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota. It is a non-profit, church-related facility certified with 39 beds and an average daily census of 29.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 27, 1989, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Minnewaska Community Health Services holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 7.14, including 1.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $25,150.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation is indicated in this data for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in this data. Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection and quality history directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects data as reported to CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 7.14 hours per resident per day, including 1.44 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and turnover of 61.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $25,150.00 and 0 payment denials.
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?
It is certified for 39 beds with an average daily census of 29.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization; no chain affiliation is indicated in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 27, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3202392217 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3202392217 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245537?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.