Wabasso Restorative Care Center
660 Maple Street · Wabasso, MN · 56293 · 5073425166
44 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $19,135 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.71 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.71 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $31,784 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 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 March 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · 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 September 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · 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 September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | Fine | $19,135 |
| November 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $12,649 |
| June 29, 2023 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245400 · certified since December 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.