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Southside Care Center
2644 Aldrich Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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.
Southside Care Center, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is certified for 17 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 62 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (27, 22, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 364.7 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 2.1 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), below the Minnesota median of 4.2.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hennepin Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 62 | 30 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 364.7 | 33.8 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 30.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (54 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: 6 Apr 2026, 3 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×21 E ×9 F ×28 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | J | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0942 | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 29 May 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | 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 | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Feb 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 4 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 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 —, 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 | 7.3% | 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 | 8.0% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
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: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Hennepin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina Health Restorative Suites | Plymouth | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 26.0 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Birchwood Care Home | Minneapolis | 60 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 51.7 | — | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Covenant Living of Golden Valley Care & Rehab Ctr | Golden Valley | 88 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 | — | 9 May 2025 |
| Fairview University Trans Serv | Minneapolis | 28 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Folkestone | Wayzata | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 30.0 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Good Samaritan Ambassador | New Hope | 77 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2.6 | — | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Haven Homes of Maple Plain | Maple Plain | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4.7 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Lake Minnetonka Shores | Spring Park | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15.0 | $9K | 25 Apr 2024 |
All 54 facilities in Hennepin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Southside Care Center been cited for?
62 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Southside Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Southside Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.1 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Southside Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Southside Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 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.