New Brighton Care Center
805 Sixth Avenue Northwest · New Brighton, MN · 55112 · 6514035241
57 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
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.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024
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 December 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023
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 January 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245421 · 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.