Minnewaska Community Health Services
Nursing Home · Starbuck, MN
CMS certification number245537
Contact & location
605 Main StreetStarbuck, MN 56381
Pope County
- Phone
- (320) 239-2217
- ZIP code
- 56381 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 39
- Residents per day
- 29.5 (76% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- Minnewaska Lutheran Home
- Medicare certified since
- July 27, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- 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
- 7.14 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.44 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.97 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 4.73 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 6.52 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.5 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 29, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2025-11-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-28 |
| 2025-07-01 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-18 |
| 2025-03-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-25 | 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 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-03-26 |
| 2025-03-25 | 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 2025-04-17 |
| 2025-03-25 | 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 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-03-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-23 |
| 2025-03-25 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Waiver has been granted |
| 2025-03-25 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-25 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-01-16 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-06 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-15 |
| 2024-01-24 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-06 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-01-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2023-09-21 | 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 2023-09-14 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $25,150 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-25 | Fine | $11,357 |
| 2023-09-21 | Fine | $13,793 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Aslagson, Kayo (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brandt, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ehrenberg, Michelle (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engler, Brian (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendrickson, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Reese, Alice (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Samuelson, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stark, Stanley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Faith (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knoll, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engler, Brian (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knoll, Christopher (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Minnewaska Community Health Services?
Minnewaska Community Health Services 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 Minnewaska Community Health Services have?
It has 39 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.
Has Minnewaska Community Health Services been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $25,150 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Minnewaska Community Health Services?
(320) 239-2217. The facility is located at 605 Main Street, Starbuck, MN 56381.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.