D

WHITEWATER HEALTH SERVICES

525 BLUFF AVENUE, ST CHARLES, MN 55972
Score: 42 / 100

Whitewater Health Services faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 42/100. The facility ranks in the 28th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Whitewater Health Services is near the national average, with 3.82 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Whitewater Health Services, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.09 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.36 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.58 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Jun 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity E
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Jun 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity E
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jun 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Jun 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jun 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    May 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.7% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 20.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,452

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9