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La Crescent Health Services
101 South Hill Street, La Crescent, MN 55947
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.
Certified for 42 beds, La Crescent Health Services serves La Crescent in Houston County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (22, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 76.2 per 100 beds, more 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 3.9 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 48.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Houston Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 32 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 76.2 | 75.5 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.4% | 48.4% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 14 Apr 2026, 6 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×25 E ×4 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 19 May 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jan 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 48.4%, 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 | 13.8% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 11.2% | 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 | 18.6% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.3% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Nsh La Crescent Llc. Chain: North Shore Healthcare (59 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nshc Wisconsin LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/28/2016 |
| Cibc Bank USA | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/22/2018 |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| North Shore Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2017 |
| Nsh Rehab LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| Wipfli LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Continuum Therapy Partners LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Gph La Cresent LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2017 |
| North Shore Healthcare LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2017 |
| Nsh Rehab LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/13/2025 |
| Nshc Wisconsin LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2025 |
| Wipfli LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
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 Houston County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Healthcare & Rehab | Houston | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 25.0 | $27K | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Tweeten Lutheran Health Care CenterSFF Candidate | Spring Grove | 49 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 75.5 | — | 8 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Houston County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has La Crescent Health Services been cited for?
32 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 La Crescent Health Services been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at La Crescent Health Services compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates La Crescent Health Services?
It is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nshc Wisconsin LLC, Cibc Bank USA and Cliftonlarsonallen LLP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was La Crescent Health Services last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.