B

Tuff Memorial Home

505 EAST 4TH STREET, HILLS, MN 56138
Score: 76 / 100

Tuff Memorial Home earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 76/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Hills facility ranks in the 67th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes.

Staffing at Tuff Memorial Home is near the national average, with 3.92 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Tuff Memorial Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.92 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.27 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.96 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Aug 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0867 Severity F
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jul 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity D
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Jul 29, 2024 · 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 1.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 9.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 13.5% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

12 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $44,434

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

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

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
48
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3