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Norris Square
6993 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
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.
Norris Square is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, certified for 72 beds and caring for about 37 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 2.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 40.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Washington Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 22 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.1 | 34.4 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.0% | 40.0% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $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: 10 Dec 2025, 24 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | 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 | 28 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | — | 16 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.0%, RNs 31.3%; 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 | 15.2% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 32.6% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.3% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Cg Care Center Llc. Chain: Presbyterian Homes & Services (21 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Homes and Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/25/2017 |
| Tcf Investments Management, Inc. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/2017 |
| Tcf Investments Management, Inc. | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/2017 |
| Phs Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/17/2017 |
| Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2024 |
| Phs Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
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 Washington County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Estates At Linden LLC | Stillwater | 51 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 23.5 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Gables of Boutwells Landing | Oak Park Heights | 108 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 10.2 | — | 10 Jun 2026 |
| St Therese of Woodbury LLC | Woodbury | 56 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 35.7 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| The Estates At Greeley LLC | Stillwater | 64 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 34.4 | — | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Stillwater | Stillwater | 50 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 60.0 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Birchwood Health Care Center | Forest Lake | 100 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 39.0 | $49K | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Woodbury Health Care Center | Woodbury | 155 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 28.4 | $183K | 26 May 2026 |
All 8 facilities in Washington County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Norris Square been cited for?
13 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 Norris Square been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Norris Square 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 Norris Square?
It is part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Presbyterian Homes and Services, Phs Management, LLC and Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Norris Square last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 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.