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HomeMinnesotaMinnewaska Community Health Services

Minnewaska Community Health Services

605 Main Street, Starbuck, MN 563813202392217WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.3on Google(3 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
39
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $24,986

How Minnewaska Community Health Services Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
7.14 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.44 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
61.5%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 7.14 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 1.44 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 25, 2025
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 29, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Pope County 65+
2,834
25.1% of county
County Population
11,312
Pope County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Minnewaska Community Health Services is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Starbuck, Minnesota with 39 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
39
Avg Residents/Day
29.5
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 27, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Pope
Last Inspection
Apr 29, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
60.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (18)

F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Apr 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 1, 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: Mar 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Immediate Jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Mar 25, 2025Corrected: 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 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Mar 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Potential for Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Mar 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Mar 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0912Potential for Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$24,986
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 25, 2025
$11,193
FineSep 21, 2023
$13,793

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

Nurse Aide4.73 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.97 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.44 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing7.14 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total6.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.5%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ENGLER, BRIANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ADec 28, 2007
KNOLL, CHRISTOPHERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 30, 2014
ASLAGSON, KAYOCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 25, 2007
BRANDT, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 22, 2015
EHRENBERG, MICHELLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 22, 2019
ENGLER, BRIANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 28, 2007
HENDRICKSON, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2012
REESE, ALICECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 24, 2013
SAMUELSON, JOHNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2011
STARK, STANLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 28, 2016
ANDERSON, FAITHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 27, 2019
KNOLL, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 3, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Minnewaska Community Health Services and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Minnewaska Community Health Services
Starbuck, MNCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $24,986
Glenwood Village Care Center
Glenwood, MN7.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $15,592
West Wind Village
Morris, MN19.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bethany On The Lake LLC
Alexandria, MN19.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $19,330
Knute Nelson Care Center
Alexandria, MN19.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Galeon
Osakis, MN25.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Barrett Care Center INC
Barrett, MN26.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Minnewaska Community Health Services
Starbuck, MN · Current facility
—2/52/54/5$24,986
Glenwood Village Care Center
Glenwood, MN
7.3 mi1/51/53/5$15,592
West Wind Village
Morris, MN
19.3 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Bethany On The Lake LLC
Alexandria, MN
19.7 mi3/52/55/5$19,330
Knute Nelson Care Center
Alexandria, MN
19.9 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Galeon
Osakis, MN
25.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Barrett Care Center INC
Barrett, MN
26.6 mi5/54/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Minnewaska Community Health Services?▾
Minnewaska Community Health Services has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Minnewaska Community Health Services 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). Minnewaska Community Health Services participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Minnewaska Community Health Services had any health inspection violations?▾
Minnewaska Community Health Services had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 29, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $24,986.
What are the staffing levels at Minnewaska Community Health Services?▾
Minnewaska Community Health Services provides 7.14 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.44 RN hours, 0.97 LPN hours, and 4.73 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.5%.
How many beds does Minnewaska Community Health Services have?▾
Minnewaska Community Health Services has 39 certified beds with an average of 29.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 76% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Minnewaska Community Health Services?▾
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 Minnewaska Community Health Services?▾
On Google Maps, Minnewaska Community Health Services has a rating of 2.3 out of 5 based on 3 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.