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The Gardens At Winsted LLC
551 Fourth Street North, Winsted, MN 55395
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 70 beds, The Gardens At Winsted LLC serves Winsted in Mc Leod County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 41 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 9, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 58.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), below the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 55.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Leod Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 41 | 12 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 58.6 | 10.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.6% | 55.6% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,021 | $8,021 | $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: 1 May 2025, 7 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×30 E ×7 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jun 2026 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 18 Jun 2025 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 3 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | 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 | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2024 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | 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 | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | 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 | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 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 | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 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 | 24 May 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.6%, RNs 83.3%; 3 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 | 23.2% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 37.1% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.5% | 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: Gardens At Winsted Llc. Chain: Monarch Healthcare Management (45 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nij LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 14% | 04/01/2020 |
| Spartan Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 32% | 04/01/2020 |
| Wbs Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 22% | 04/01/2020 |
| Yazoma Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 32% | 04/01/2020 |
| Monarch Healthcare Operating X LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
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 Mc Leod County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfields Living With Care | Glencoe | 108 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7.4 | — | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Harmony River Living Center | Hutchinson | 120 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 10.0 | $14K | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Mc Leod County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Gardens At Winsted LLC been cited for?
41 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 The Gardens At Winsted LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Gardens At Winsted LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Gardens At Winsted LLC?
It is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nij LLC, Spartan Healthcare LLC and Wbs Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Gardens At Winsted LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 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.