Assumption Home
Nursing Home · Cold Spring, MN
CMS certification number245446
Contact & location
715 North First StreetCold Spring, MN 56320
Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 685-3693
- ZIP code
- 56320 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 76
- Residents per day
- 72.8 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Assumption Home, INC.
- Chain
- Benedictine Health System (23 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 1, 1987
- 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
- 4.01 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.68 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.52 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.54 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.1 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 10.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 5 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-11-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-20 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-11-20 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-30 |
| 2024-08-14 | 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 2024-08-13 |
| 2024-05-14 | 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 2024-06-12 |
| 2023-11-01 | 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 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-11-01 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
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, including $17,345 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Fine | $17,345 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Health System (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Major, Anne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watkins, Douglas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carley, Gerald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Frie, Adam (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holthaus, Nicole (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knudson, Kyle (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peterson, Anneliese (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rymanowski, Kevin (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scheierl, Leroy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stang, Merilee (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bergien, Tricia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Benedictine Health System (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Major, Anne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Watkins, Douglas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Assumption Home?
Assumption Home 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 Assumption Home have?
It has 76 certified beds and cares for about 73 residents per day.
Has Assumption Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $17,345 in the last three years.
Who owns Assumption Home?
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 Assumption Home?
(320) 685-3693. The facility is located at 715 North First Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.