Clara City Care Center
1012 North Division Street · Clara City, MN · 56222 · 3208472221
48 certified beds Government - City
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $13,260 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,260 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 1, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
| October 23, 2025 | Fine | $13,260 |
| July 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245573 · certified since October 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.