Neilson Place
Bemidji, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245039) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $45,915
Phone: (218) 751-0220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Neilson Place has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Neilson Place reports total nurse staffing of about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Neilson Place has 3 federal fines on record totaling $45,915.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Neilson Place is a non-profit corporation nursing home in Bemidji, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been certified since 1979 and maintains 78 certified beds, with an average of 71 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Neilson Place holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, while the staffing rating is higher at 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.80, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 3 federal fines totaling $45,915.00. There are no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the data provided.
Neilson Place is part of the Sanford Health chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership in the last 12 months for this facility.
Families should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Neilson Place has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Neilson Place is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a 55.4% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $45,915.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status for Neilson Place.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Neilson Place has 78 certified beds with an average of 71 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Neilson Place is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Sanford Health chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Neilson Place has been certified since 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for Neilson Place these are 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 2187510220 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 2187510220 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for Neilson Place at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245039?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.