Stewartville Care Center
120 Fourth Street Northeast · Stewartville, MN · 55976 · 5075334288
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,911 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
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 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 24, 2024 · found via complaint
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 June 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 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 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 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 March 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 1, 2023 | Fine | $11,911 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245349 · certified since September 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.