Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy
Nursing Home · Albany, MN
CMS certification number245339
Contact & location
230 Church Avenue, Box 676Albany, MN 56307
Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 845-2195
- ZIP code
- 56307 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 76
- Residents per day
- 55.1 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Mother of Mercy
- Chain
- Benedictine Health System (23 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Both 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
- 4.71 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.69 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.27 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.30 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.0 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 58.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 18 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-06-04 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-29 |
| 2026-05-12 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-02-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-26 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2024-12-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | 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 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-12-20 | 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 2025-01-30 |
| 2024-10-10 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-10 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2023-10-26 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-26 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-04 |
| 2023-08-23 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-26 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $97,996 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Fine | $27,378 |
| 2024-12-20 | Payment Denial | 5 days payment denial |
| 2024-12-20 | Fine | $70,618 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Health System (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kuhn, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carley, Gerald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knapp, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Koop, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Paulsen, Ronald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson, Anneliese (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tomczik, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vebelun, Edward (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bergien, Tricia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rymanowski, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kuhn, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lewis, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy?
Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy has a 2-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 Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy have?
It has 76 certified beds and cares for about 55 residents per day.
Has Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $97,996 in the last three years.
Who owns Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy?
It is part of Benedictine Health System and is classified as non profit - church related. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Benedictine Living Community Mother of Mercy?
(320) 845-2195. The facility is located at 230 Church Avenue, Box 676, Albany, MN 56307.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.