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OAK HILLS LIVING CENTER

1314 EIGHTH STREET NORTH, NEW ULM, MN 56073
Score: 45 / 100

Oak Hills Living Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 31th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Oak Hills Living Center exceed national averages, with 5.44 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.04 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Oak Hills Living Center, including 3 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

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.44 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.73 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.52 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Jun 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jun 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Apr 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 12, 2023 · Infection Control 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 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 20.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 2.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 30.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $38,219

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1