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Nursing homes in Big Stone County, Minnesota
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Big Stone County, Minnesota, with 81 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.5 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Big Stone County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.5 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health Grace Home | Graceville | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 36.7 | — | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Fairway View Neighborhoodsabuse icon | Ortonville | 51 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15.7 | — | 22 Jul 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Essentia Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Big Stone County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 81 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Big Stone County have the highest CMS ratings?
Essentia Health Grace Home (5 stars), Fairway View Neighborhoods (2 stars)
How do Big Stone County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 23.5 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.