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Nursing homes in Meeker County, Minnesota
Meeker County, Minnesota, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 170 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 42 health deficiencies over three cycles, 24.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $15K across 1 fine.
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 | Meeker County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 24.7 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $15K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cura of Watkins | Watkins | 50 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10.0 | — | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Lakeside Generations Health Care Center | Dassel | 55 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 14.5 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Meeker Manor Rehablitation Center, LLC | Litchfield | 65 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 44.6 | $15K | 20 May 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 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | 3 |
| F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Cassia (1), Monarch Healthcare Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Meeker County, Minnesota?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 170 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Meeker County have the highest CMS ratings?
Cura of Watkins (5 stars), Lakeside Generations Health Care Center (4 stars), Meeker Manor Rehablitation Center, LLC (3 stars)
How do Meeker County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 24.7 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.