Annandale Care Center INC

Nursing Home · Annandale, MN

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number245364

Contact & location

500 Park Street East
Annandale, MN 55302
Wright County
Phone
(320) 274-3737
ZIP code
55302 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
42
Residents per day
38.9 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Annandale Care Center
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.41 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.01 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.80 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.60 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.70 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.5 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
45.5 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 13, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
5 health · 11 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-13 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-15
2025-06-17 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 2025-07-23
2024-10-23 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 2024-11-15
2023-07-26 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-29
2023-07-26 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 2023-09-29

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

1 penalty in the last three years.

DateTypeAmount
2025-06-17Payment Denial6 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Niska, Elsa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Watkins, Douglas (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Sheldon (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gruys, Katherine (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Millner, Roger (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dircks, Linda (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Manuel, Angela (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Miller, Mark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Niska, Elsa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Niska, Elsa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Watkins, Douglas (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Annandale Care Center INC?

Annandale Care Center INC has a 5-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 Annandale Care Center INC have?

It has 42 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.

Has Annandale Care Center INC been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Annandale Care Center INC?

(320) 274-3737. The facility is located at 500 Park Street East, Annandale, MN 55302.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.