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Assumption Home
715 North First Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320
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.
Assumption Home, in Cold Spring, Minnesota, is certified for 76 beds under non-profit, church related ownership and belongs to the Benedictine Health System chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 44.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stearns Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 13 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.5 | 21.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 56.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,345 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 20 Nov 2025, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×6 E ×2 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | 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 | 1 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.1%, RNs 10.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 22.8% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 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 | 18.7% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.9% | 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: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Assumption Home, Inc.. Chain: Benedictine Health System (23 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Benedictine Health System | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Stearns County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center | Sartell | 131 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.1 | — | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Belgrade Nursing Home | Belgrade | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 26.5 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Cura of Paynesville | Paynesville | 51 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11.8 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Cura of Sauk Centre | Sauk Centre | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 21.7 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Edenbrook of St Cloud | Saint Cloud | 77 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 42.9 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy | Albany | 76 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 40.8 | $98K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Cura of Melroseabuse icon | Melrose | 75 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 21.3 | $50K | 14 May 2026 |
| Sterling Park Health Care Center | Waite Park | 40 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 47.5 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
All 9 facilities in Stearns County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Assumption Home been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Assumption Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Assumption Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Assumption Home?
It is part of the Benedictine Health System chain. Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Benedictine Health System. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Assumption Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Nov 2025.
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.