Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Minnewaska Community Health Services
605 Main Street · Starbuck, MN 56381 · 39 certified beds
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About Minnewaska Community Health Services
Minnewaska Community Health Services is a nursing home in Starbuck, Minnesota, in Pope County. Its reported capacity is 39 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator. Our copy of the inspection record holds 18 citations, the newest dated 29 April 2026. Federal enforcement records add 2 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 7.14 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated July 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
14
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
14
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
14
Inspection history (18)
Records from September 2023 to April 2026.
April 29, 2026 · B
Citation F0912Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-04-29 under CMS tag F0912 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-04-29.GOVNovember 24, 2025 · D
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-24 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-11-24.GOVJuly 1, 2025 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-01 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-01.GOVMarch 28, 2025 · E
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-28 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-28.GOVMarch 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0919Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-25 under CMS tag F0919 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVMarch 25, 2025 · E
Citation F0912Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-25 under CMS tag F0912 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVMarch 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-25 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVMarch 25, 2025 · F
Citation F0851Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-25 under CMS tag F0851 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVMarch 25, 2025 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-25 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVMarch 25, 2025 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-25 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-04-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVMarch 25, 2025 · J
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-25 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVJanuary 16, 2025 · D
Citation F0760Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-16 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-16.GOVJanuary 24, 2024 · D
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-24 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-24.GOVJanuary 24, 2024 · E
Citation F0912Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-24 under CMS tag F0912 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-24.GOVJanuary 24, 2024 · F
Citation F0851Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-24 under CMS tag F0851 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-24.GOVJanuary 24, 2024 · D
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-24 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-24.GOVJanuary 24, 2024 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-24 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-24.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · J
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-21 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-09-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOV
Penalties (2)
Total fines on file: $24,986
March 25, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-53929CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,193 against this nursing home on 2025-03-25 (Fine ID: 53929). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-25.GOVSeptember 21, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-53701CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,793 against this nursing home on 2023-09-21 (Fine ID: 53701). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-21.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 7.14 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q44.13 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.13 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-017.14 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-017.14 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q17.14 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+3.01 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
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Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Where this information came from
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