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HomeMinnesotaTuff Memorial Home

Tuff Memorial Home

505 East 4th Street, Hills, MN 561385079623275WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on 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
4/5
Beds
48
certified
12 fine(s) totaling $44,434

How Tuff Memorial Home 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
5/5
MN average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
MN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MN average
4.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.95 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.74 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
39.5%
MN average
42.2%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.74 hours per resident per day, below 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
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 27, 2025
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected May 26, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 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
Rock County 65+
1,935
20.0% of county
County Population
9,659
Rock County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Tuff Memorial Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Hills, Minnesota with 48 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
48
Avg Residents/Day
38.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Rock
Last Inspection
May 26, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
8.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Dec 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$44,434
Number of Fines
12
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
13

Penalty History

FineSep 5, 2023
$2,098
FineSep 11, 2023
$2,447
FineSep 18, 2023
$2,797
FineSep 25, 2023
$3,147
FineOct 2, 2023
$3,529
FineOct 10, 2023
$3,846
FineAug 14, 2023
$4,194
FineOct 17, 2023
$4,196
FineNov 13, 2023
$4,545
FineNov 6, 2023
$4,545
FineOct 30, 2023
$4,545
FineOct 23, 2023
$4,545
Payment DenialSep 27, 2023
6 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.96 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.95 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.25 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.5%
RN Turnover
14.3%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCHDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
FIRST LUTHERANDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCHDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
PALISADE LUTHERANDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
GAYER, TRACYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
GREEN, LARRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
LEENDERTS, BONNIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
PETTERSON, JEFFCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2018
WESTPHAL, CATHERINECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019
KENDALL, KATHRYNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 27, 2024
THONE, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 27, 2021
POPE & CONNER CONSULTING INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2021
WIPFLI LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2023
KENDALL, KATHRYNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 27, 2024
THONE, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Tuff Memorial Home and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Tuff Memorial Home
Hills, MNCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $44,434
Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown
Luverne, MN11.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $57,045
Mn Veterans Home - Luverne
Luverne, MN12.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Parkview Manor Nursing Home
Ellsworth, MN16.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Edgebrook Care Center
Edgerton, MN26.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone
Pipestone, MN34.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
The Shores Of Worthington
Worthington, MN37.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $160,691
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Tuff Memorial Home
Hills, MN · Current facility
—5/55/55/5$44,434
Good Samaritan Society - Mary Jane Brown
Luverne, MN
11.0 mi1/52/54/5$57,045
Mn Veterans Home - Luverne
Luverne, MN
12.1 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Parkview Manor Nursing Home
Ellsworth, MN
16.8 mi1/52/54/5None recorded
Edgebrook Care Center
Edgerton, MN
26.6 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Pipestone
Pipestone, MN
34.3 mi3/53/54/5$17,345
The Shores Of Worthington
Worthington, MN
37.6 mi1/51/54/5$160,691

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 Tuff Memorial Home?▾
Tuff Memorial Home 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 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Tuff Memorial Home 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). Tuff Memorial Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Tuff Memorial Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Tuff Memorial Home had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 26, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 12 fine(s) totaling $44,434.
What are the staffing levels at Tuff Memorial Home?▾
Tuff Memorial Home provides 3.95 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, 0.25 LPN hours, and 2.96 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.5%.
How many beds does Tuff Memorial Home have?▾
Tuff Memorial Home has 48 certified beds with an average of 38.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Tuff Memorial Home?▾
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 Tuff Memorial Home?▾
On Google Maps, Tuff Memorial Home has a rating of 4.4 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.