Southside Care Center
2644 Aldrich Avenue South · Minneapolis, MN · 55408 · 6128724233
17 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.89 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (62 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 6, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2026
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 May 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 6, 2026
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 24E507 · certified since January 26, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.