Appleton Area Health
30 S Behl St · Appleton, MN · 56208 · 3202892422
47 certified beds Government - City Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245231 · certified since August 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.