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Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center
730 Second Street Southeast, Milaca, MN 56353
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.
Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Milaca, Minnesota, certified for 70 beds and caring for about 54 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.7 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 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mille Lacs Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 11 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.7 | 15.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 46.3% | 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: 18 Dec 2025, 9 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | C | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Jan 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 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 29 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 | 29 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 —, RNs —; — 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 | 17.5% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Elim Homes Inc. Chain: Cassia (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Care Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/29/1986 |
| Cassia | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
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 Mille Lacs County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elim Wellspring Health Care Center | Princeton | 86 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2.3 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Cura of Onamia | Onamia | 57 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 26.3 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Mille Lacs County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center been cited for?
11 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 Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center?
It is part of the Cassia chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Elim Care Inc and Cassia. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Milaca Elim Meadows Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 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.