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Hilltop Health Care Center

410 LUELLA STREET, WATKINS, MN 55389
Score: 96 / 100

Hilltop Health Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Watkins, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 96/100, it ranks in the top 4% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Hilltop Health Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.44 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.93 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Hilltop Health Care Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 5 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.44 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.64 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.87 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.83 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.46 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

5
Total Deficiencies
Mar 20, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Mar 20, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Mar 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a f
    Feb 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care 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 1.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.1% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 13.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 96 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
50
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0