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Nursing homes in Dakota County, Minnesota
There are 9 certified nursing homes in Dakota County, Minnesota, with 857 beds between them.
44% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 263 health deficiencies over three cycles, 30.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $95K across 4 fines.
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 | Dakota County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 44% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 30.7 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $95K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Village Health Care Center | Apple Valley | 162 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 13.0 | — | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation | Hastings | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25.0 | $22K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Trinity Care Center | Farmington | 80 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17.5 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center | Burnsville | 114 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14.9 | — | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights | Inver Grove Heights | 46 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 87.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Regina Senior Living | Hastings | 57 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 52.6 | $16K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Southview Acres Healthcare Center | West Saint Paul | 210 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 20.5 | $42K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II | West Saint Paul | 37 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 81.1 | $16K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center | Inver Grove Heights | 79 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 63.3 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
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. | 20 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 17 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 12 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 9 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 9 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 7 |
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Cassia (2), Ebenezer Senior Living (1), Good Samaritan Society (1), Benedictine Health System (1), St. Francis Health Services (1), Vivie (1), Accura Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Dakota County, Minnesota?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 857 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Dakota County have the highest CMS ratings?
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center (5 stars), Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation (5 stars), Trinity Care Center (5 stars)
How do Dakota County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
44% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 30.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.