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Appleton Area Health
30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN 56208
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Appleton Area Health is a Government, city nursing home in Appleton, Minnesota, certified for 47 beds and caring for about 28 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Minnesota median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 27.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 34.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Swift Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.7 | 27.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.0% | 34.0% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Apr 2026, 29 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×1 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.0%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.0% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.8% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Appleton | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/1966 |
| City of Appleton | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1954 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Appleton Area Health been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Appleton Area Health been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Appleton Area Health compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Appleton Area Health?
Ownership type is government, city. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include City of Appleton. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Appleton Area Health last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.