Norris Square
Cottage Grove, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245637) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (651) 769-6650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Norris Square in Cottage Grove, MN has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Norris Square reports total nurse staffing of 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Norris Square has no federal fines on record, but CMS does show 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for Norris Square.
About this facility
Norris Square is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, operated as a non-profit corporation. It has been certified since May 13, 2019. The facility is certified for 72 beds, with an average of 37.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Norris Square holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its four CMS component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.47, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for Norris Square (0 fines, $0.00 total). However, CMS records 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data for Norris Square.
Norris Square is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Norris Square has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Norris Square is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00), though there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status for Norris Square.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Norris Square is certified for 72 beds with an average of 37.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Norris Square is a non-profit corporation and part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain, which operates 21 facilities with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Norris Square has been certified since May 13, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Norris Square scores 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6517696650 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 6517696650 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Norris Square's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245637?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.