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HomeMinnesotaBenedictine Living Community Owatonna

Benedictine Living Community Owatonna

2255 30th Street Nw, Owatonna, MN 550605074444200
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
79
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $36,638

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 79 certified beds with an average of 74.5 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 17 deficiencies (inspected Jul 24, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $36,638 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.07 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 50.0%

• Part of the Benedictine Health System chain (23 facilities)

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Steele County 65+
6,889
18.4% of county
County Population
37,396
Steele County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Benedictine Living Community Owatonna is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Owatonna, Minnesota with 79 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored below average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
79
Avg Residents/Day
74.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Steele
Last Inspection
Jul 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
105.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: May 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jul 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$36,638
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJun 6, 2024
$14,433
FineOct 24, 2024
$22,205

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.51 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.07 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
41.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRUEHBRODT, JUDYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
KERN, LISACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 14, 2019
BRUHN, JENNIFERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 25, 2019
BURETTA, PATRICIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 23, 2024
DRAEGER, ANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 8, 2021
KOTTKE, MATTHEWCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
MILLER, SANDRACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 10, 2017
OBERG, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
RETHEMEIER, JULIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 27, 2023
RYMANOWSKI, KEVINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 11, 2009
SLIETER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 1, 2018
WOLF, CHRISCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 24, 2024
BERGIEN, TRICIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2017
RYMANOWSKI, KEVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 11, 2009
BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2010
CARLEY, GERALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 18, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Benedictine Living Community Owatonna?▾
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Benedictine Living Community Owatonna cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Benedictine Living Community Owatonna participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Benedictine Living Community Owatonna had any health inspection violations?▾
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 24, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $36,638.
What are the staffing levels at Benedictine Living Community Owatonna?▾
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna provides 4.07 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, 0.67 LPN hours, and 2.51 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Benedictine Living Community Owatonna have?▾
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna has 79 certified beds with an average of 74.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Benedictine Health System chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Benedictine Living Community Owatonna?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

Part of Benedictine Health System

This chain operates 23 facilities. View all →