Minnewaska Community Health Services

Starbuck, Minnesota

Address

605 Main Street, Starbuck, MN, 56381

Phone

+1 320-239-2217

4.3 /10

Minnewaska Community Health Services Quality & Safety Report

Below Average

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 3★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5

CMS data as of March 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$31,013 fines 9 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
9 above national median
Total federal penalties
$31,013

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.19 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.83 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.77 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.41 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 3 to 1 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Minnewaska Community Health Services 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
39 certified beds · ~29 avg residents/day (74% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Minnewaska Community Health Services is a non-profit, church-related skilled nursing facility in Starbuck, Minnesota, with a 39-bed capacity. The facility maintains a 1-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 1-star health inspection score and a 3-star rating for quality measures. Despite these ratings, it holds a 4-star staffing score, indicating a high level of nursing staff hours per resident.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Minnewaska Community Health Services?
Minnewaska Community Health Services has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How did Minnewaska Community Health Services score on health inspections?
Minnewaska Community Health Services received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Minnewaska Community Health Services?
Minnewaska Community Health Services has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Minnewaska Community Health Services have?
Minnewaska Community Health Services has 39 certified beds.
Does Minnewaska Community Health Services accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Minnewaska Community Health Services accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Minnewaska Community Health Services located?
Minnewaska Community Health Services is located at 605 Main Street, Starbuck, MN, 56381, Starbuck, Minnesota.
How can I contact Minnewaska Community Health Services?
You can reach Minnewaska Community Health Services by phone at +1 320-239-2217.

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About this data

How to read this page

Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.

Where this data comes from

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