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Hilltop Health Care Center

410 Luella Street, Watkins, MN 553893207642300
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
50
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 50 certified beds with an average of 46.7 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected May 14, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.44 hours per resident per day

Hilltop Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Watkins, Minnesota with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
46.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Meeker
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
4.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Mar 21, 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: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide2.87 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.44 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.83 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
OPATZ, TOM5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%May 1, 2012
STRUZYK, FRED5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Feb 10, 2012
TF MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 2012
EEKHOFF, TYLEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 20, 2025
LINN, LEILAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 11, 1990
POZORSKI, SARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 8, 2025
SCHOEN, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 24, 2022
SHUK, CARMENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 11, 2024
STRATE, LAWRENCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2012
SUNDSTROM, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 13, 2023
OPATZ, TOMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2012
STRUZYK, FREDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 1, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Hilltop Health Care Center?▾
Hilltop 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 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Hilltop Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Hilltop Health Care Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 14, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Hilltop Health Care Center?▾
Hilltop Health Care Center provides 4.44 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 2.87 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Hilltop Health Care Center have?▾
Hilltop Health Care Center has 50 certified beds with an average of 46.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.