Viewcrest Health Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 46/100. The facility ranks in the 32th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Staffing at Viewcrest Health Center is near the national average, with 3.77 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Viewcrest Health Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.77 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.91 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.33 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.53 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.25 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.39 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Mar 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0880 Severity DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Aug 28, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0809 Severity FEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative mealsJul 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Jul 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0554 Severity DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Jul 10, 2024 · 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 | 7.7% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 2.7% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 18.6% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.1% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 19.7% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 1.0% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 30.5% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
4 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $60,781
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -15 pts
- Fine deductions: -6 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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