Death After Fall at Diamond Willow In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that a Diamond Willow resident was neglected when they did not prevent falls. The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. The facility was
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Ulcers on Resident at Shakopee Benedictine According to a MDH report alleging that Shakopee Benedictine Living Community neglected a resident when the resident developed a sacral pressure ulcer and necrotic tissue on his fingers, toes and penis. The resident subsequently
Eyes Glued at the Sanctuary at St Cloud
According to a report from the Minnesota Department of Health, the alleged perpetrator (AP), a facility staff at The Sanctuary at St Cloud, neglected a resident when the AP administered superglue into both of the resident’s eyes instead of eye
Sexual Assault at Regent at Burnsville
In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that an alleged perpetrator (AP), a staff member from Regent at Burnsville sexually abused the resident when he fondled the resident’s genitals with digital penetration. Regent at Burnsville
Resident Sexually Assaulted at Whittier Place
Resident Coerced into Sexual Act by Whittier Place In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that a AP (alleged perpetrator) from Whittier Place abused a resident when the AP coerced and then forced a resident to engage in
Charter House Failed to Assess
Change in Condition Without Response at Chart House In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that the Charter House neglect a resident when they failed to assess the resident throughout her shift after the resident experienced a change
Fractures and Fall Injuries in Nursing Home
Fall Injuries in Nursing Home is Usually Preventable with Proper Care and Supervision According to an article produced by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The absolute goal is to prevent fall injuries. The cost of fall injuries among older
Failure to Provide CPR at St. Mark’s Living
No Attempt at CPR by St. Mark’s Living Staff In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that St. Mark’s Living nurse neglected a resident when she did not perform cardiovascular resuscitation (CPR) upon finding a resident nonresponsive and
Wound Care Concerns Woodbury Estates
Amputation After Poor Foot Wound Care In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that Woodbury Estates neglected a resident when staff members did not know if there were any orders to provide care to her right foot after
The Harbors Senior Living Skin Care Concerns
Pressure Ulcer Issues at Facility In a report from the MDH, it is alleged the alleged the Harbors Senior Living neglected to follow a resident’s service plan for skin care, resulting in the resident developing a pressure ulcer. The Harbors
Pressure Injury Maple Hill Senior Living LLC
Wound Care Concerns at Maple Hill Senior Living LLC In a report from the MDH, it is alleged Maple Hill Senior Living LLC neglected the resident when facility staff failed to complete scheduled services. It is alleged the facility neglected
Lack of Supervision at Empathy Care Home
Fentanyl Death at Empathy Care Home In a report from the MDH, it is alleged that Empathy Care Home neglected the resident when they failed to provide the resident with adequate supervision and services when the resident had two drug
Brookdale Edina Wound Prevention Issues
Resident Suffers Wounds Brookdale Edina In a report from the MDH, it is alleged that Brookdale Edina failed to reposition the resident every two hours. The resident developed several pressure ulcers on her buttocks and groin area. The resident spent
Worrisome Wounds Bridgewater at Owatonna
Bridgewater at Owatonna Care Wound Care Concerns In a report from the MDH, Bridgewater at Owatonna it is alleged that the licensee failed to ensure that services on the service plan were documented, implemented, and met the resident’s needs. Coccyx
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Cottagewood Senior Fracture Injury
MDH Report of Cottagewood Senior Fracture Cottagewood Senior fracture allegations. In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that the alleged perpetrator (AP) neglected a resident when they failed to ensure the resident was safely transferred with the mechanical
Heritage Haven Hip Fracture
MDH Report of Heritage Haven Hip Fracture Heritage Haven hip fracture allegations. In a report from the MDH, it is alleged the resident was neglected when the alleged perpetrator (AP), facility staff, failed to transfer the resident according to the
Redeemer Residence Sexual Abuse Allegations
MDH Report of Redeemer Residence Sexual Abuse Redeemer Residence sexual abuse allegations. In a report from the MDH, the alleged perpetrator (AP) sexually abused Resident #1 and Resident #2 when the AP fondled their breasts; made Resident #1 hold his
Abuse and Neglect Incidents at Birchview Gardens
MDH Report of Birchview Gardens Sexual Abuse Birchview Gardens sexual abuse allegations. In a report from the MDH, the alleged perpetrator (AP), a staff member, sexually abused the resident when he had sexual intercourse with the resident. Resident Taken Away
Minnesota Nursing Home Regulations
Minnesota Nursing Home Regulations and Information About Long Term Care Providers and Care Issues for Residents and Family Members
Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
Federal Requirements for Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities The federal requirements and regulations for long term care facilities also known as nursing homes are contained at 42 CFR 483. Each regulation sets
Fractures from Falls are Preventable
Fractures From Falls in Nursing Homes Many of the fractures from falls in nursing homes and other care settings are preventable had the resident received proper supervision or had their been adequate numbers of well trained staff to perform tasks
Most Recent Minnesota Nursing Home Survey Reports
The Latest Minnesota Department of Health Survey Reports The Minnesota Department of Health conducts regular surveys and inspections of nursing homes which receive Medicare/Medicaid funding. Nursing home and boarding care home annual health care inspection findings conducted under federal Medicare
Help Selecting a Nursing Home in Minnesota
Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. This Nursing Home Report Card gives information to help you make your choice. You should also consider other sources of information, visit the nursing homes being considered, and discuss your choices with family members and staff members of the facility.
This report card shows how Minnesota nursing homes scored in seven quality measures. Each nursing home is scored from 1 (lowest) through 5 (highest) on each of the seven measures. For additional information about the report card go to the nursing home report card fact sheet.
Nursing Homes Need to Avoid Accidents Including Falls
Unlike many types of accidents, falls are often preventable with adequate and trained staff providing proper care and monitoring. Even if the actual fall event is an accident many facilities fail to take the necessary required steps to protect the interests of the vulnerable adult, by not adequately responding to the fall event.
What is CMS Five Star Rating System for Nursing Homes?
Medicare Five Star Rating System CMS Medicare has a Five Star Rating System which according to Medicare, it is called Nursing Home Compare and rates several categories of care on a five star scale. What is a Five-Star Quality Rating?
Hillcrest Care Fall with Fractured Hip
In a report from MDH, it was alleged that a client at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation in Mankato was injured when they rolled out of bed due to improper placement and use of an air mattress.
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