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Nursing homes in Watonwan County, Minnesota
Watonwan County, Minnesota, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 82 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies over three cycles, 29.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K 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 | Watonwan County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 29.3 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - St James | St James | 42 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 42.9 | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia | Madelia | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15.0 | $14K | 26 Mar 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. | 4 |
| F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | 2 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 1 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 1 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Watonwan County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 82 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Watonwan County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society - St James (4 stars), Living Meadows At Luther - Madelia (4 stars)
How do Watonwan County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 29.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.