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GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER

815 MAIN AVENUE SOUTH, HARMONY, MN 55939
Score: 91 / 100

Gundersen Harmony Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Harmony, Minnesota, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Gundersen Harmony Care Center is near the national average, with 3.60 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 4 deficiencies at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, including 1 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 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.60 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.22 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.99 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.06 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.88 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Apr 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Feb 28, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 3.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 1.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,649

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 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: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1