Appleton Area Health
Nursing Home · Appleton, MN
CMS certification number245231
Contact & location
30 S Behl STAppleton, MN 56208
Swift County
- Phone
- (320) 289-2422
- ZIP code
- 56208 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 47
- Residents per day
- 28.3 (60% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City
- Medicare certified since
- August 1, 1982
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.81 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.84 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.90 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.07 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.94 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.0 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 15, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 14 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-02 |
| 2026-01-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-01-29 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-01-29 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2023-11-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-08 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-08 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-08 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-29 |
| 2023-11-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-15 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| City of Appleton (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| City of Appleton (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keller, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miner, Gregory (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miner, Gregory (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keller, Charles (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miner, Gregory (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Appleton Area Health?
Appleton Area Health has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Appleton Area Health have?
It has 47 certified beds and cares for about 28 residents per day.
Has Appleton Area Health been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Appleton Area Health?
(320) 289-2422. The facility is located at 30 S Behl ST, Appleton, MN 56208.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.