Benedictine Living Community Owatonna
2255 30th Street Nw · Owatonna, MN · 55060 · 5074444200
79 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Benedictine Health System
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $36,638 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 24, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · 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 November 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2024 · 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 July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 24, 2024 | Fine | $22,205 |
| June 6, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245426 · certified since February 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.