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Charter House Inc
211 Northwest Second Street, Rochester, MN 55901
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.
Charter House Inc is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Rochester, Minnesota, certified for 32 beds and caring for about 13 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 9.5 hours per resident per day (3.5 RN), above the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 53.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Olmsted Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 32 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.3 | 57.1 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 9.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.8% | 60.3% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,824 | $14,518 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 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: 31 Dec 2025, 16 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×7 E ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | C | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2024 |
| 12 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 16 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.8%, RNs 45.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
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, corporation. Legal business name: Charterhouse Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Mayo Clinic | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1981 |
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 Olmsted County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madonna Towers of Rochester | Rochester | 62 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 24.2 | $10K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth | Rochester | 128 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 14.1 | $28K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Edenbrook of Rochester | Rochester | 81 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 44.4 | $53K | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Edenbrook Rochester West | Rochester | 48 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 85.4 | $15K | 13 May 2026 |
| Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center | Rochester | 56 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 57.1 | — | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Rochester Restorative Care Center | Rochester | 85 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 | 62.4 | $387K | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Stewartville Care Centerabuse icon | Stewartville | 50 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 60.0 | $12K | 18 Jun 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Olmsted County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Charter House Inc been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Charter House Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Charter House Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 9.5 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Charter House Inc?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Services LLC and Mayo Clinic. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Charter House Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Dec 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.