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Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc
304 Washington Avenue West, Karlstad, MN 56732
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.
Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Karlstad, Minnesota, certified for 46 beds and caring for about 28 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 17.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kittson Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 25 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.9 | 62.5 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 17.2% | 82.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,190 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 19 May 2026, 17 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×5
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 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 19 May 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Aug 2024 |
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 17.2%, RNs 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 | 18.3% | 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 | 0.0% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 6.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.6% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.8% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Karlstad Healthcare Center, Inc. Chain: Accura Healthcare (41 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tealwood Enterprise Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/31/2013 |
| American Healthcare Management Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
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 Kittson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittson Healthcare | Hallock | 40 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 62.5 | $8K | 11 Jun 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Kittson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc been cited for?
5 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 Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc 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 Karlstad Healthcare Center Inc?
It is part of the Accura Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tealwood Enterprise Inc and American Healthcare Management Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Karlstad Healthcare Center 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 19 May 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.