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HomeMinnesotaElim Wellspring Health Care Center

Elim Wellspring Health Care Center

701 First Street, Princeton, MN 553717633890410WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(21 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
86
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Google users rate it 2.8/5 based on 21 reviews

• Has 86 certified beds with an average of 75.6 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 1 deficiencies (inspected Dec 18, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 5.05 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 46.3%

• Part of the Cassia chain (16 facilities)

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Mille Lacs County 65+
4,864
18.2% of county
County Population
26,680
Mille Lacs County

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

Elim Wellspring Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Princeton, Minnesota with 86 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored above average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
86
Avg Residents/Day
75.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mille Lacs
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1
Weighted Score
4.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (2)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: 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: Nov 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide3.30 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.05 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
46.3%
RN Turnover
45.0%
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 (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ELIM CARE INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 29, 1986
METZLER, PAULW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 13, 2021
ANDERSON, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 24, 2021
LEFF, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 18, 2000
NUSS, PATRICKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 24, 2021
TANGEDAHL, GUYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 17, 2012
WEBER-DANIELS, NICOLETTECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 24, 2021
DAHL, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 29, 1986
KERN, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2019
YOUNGQUIST, KATHRYNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 29, 1986
CASSIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Elim Wellspring Health Care Center?▾
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Elim Wellspring Health Care Center 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). Elim Wellspring Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Elim Wellspring Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center had 1 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Elim Wellspring Health Care Center?▾
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center provides 5.05 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, 0.86 LPN hours, and 3.30 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 46.3%.
How many beds does Elim Wellspring Health Care Center have?▾
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center has 86 certified beds with an average of 75.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Cassia chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Elim Wellspring Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Elim Wellspring Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Elim Wellspring Health Care Center has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 21 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Cassia

This chain operates 16 facilities. View all →