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Nursing homes in Steele County, Minnesota
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Steele County, Minnesota, with 118 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies over three cycles, 41.5 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $80K across 3 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 | Steele 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) | 41.5 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $80K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Manor Care Center | Blooming Prairie | 39 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.6 | $43K | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Benedictine Living Community Owatonna | Owatonna | 79 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 49.4 | $37K | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 4 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Benedictine Health System (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Steele County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 118 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Steele County have the highest CMS ratings?
Prairie Manor Care Center (5 stars), Benedictine Living Community Owatonna (1 stars)
How do Steele County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 41.5 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.