Oak Hills Living Center
1314 Eighth Street North · New Ulm, MN · 56073 · 5072330800
94 certified beds Non profit - Other
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.01 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $30,026 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Actual harm · G June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Immediate jeopardy · J April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · 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 May 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 13, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · F December 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Immediate jeopardy · J September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
| April 12, 2024 | Payment Denial | 17 days |
| September 13, 2023 | Fine | $15,593 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245490 · certified since August 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.