New Richland Care Center
312 Northeast 1st Street · New Richland, MN · 56072 · 5074653292
45 certified beds Government - City
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $79,694 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$79,694 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
86% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.91 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 86% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $79,694 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C February 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C January 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2023
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 December 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2024 | Fine | $79,694 |
| November 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245316 · certified since June 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.