Tuff Memorial Home
Nursing Home · Hills, MN
CMS certification number245548
Contact & location
505 East 4TH StreetHills, MN 56138
Rock County
- Phone
- (507) 962-3275
- ZIP code
- 56138 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day
- 38.6 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- March 1, 1991
- 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
- —
- Registered nurses (RN)
- —
- Licensed practical nurses
- —
- Nurse aides
- —
- Weekend total
- —
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.5 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 14.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 6 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-27 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-27 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2024-07-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-30 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2023-12-11 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-02 |
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
12 penalties in the last three years, including $40,240 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,196 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $3,846 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-09-27 | Payment Denial | 6 days payment denial |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $3,147 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $2,797 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $2,447 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $2,098 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall, Kathryn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pope & Conner Consulting INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thone, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wipfli LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gayer, Tracy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Green, Larry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Leenderts, Bonnie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Petterson, Jeff (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Westphal, Catherine (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| First Lutheran (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grace Lutheran Church (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Palisade Lutheran (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kendall, Kathryn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thone, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Tuff Memorial Home?
Tuff Memorial Home has a 4-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 Tuff Memorial Home have?
It has 48 certified beds and cares for about 39 residents per day.
Has Tuff Memorial Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 12 penalties totaling $40,240 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Tuff Memorial Home?
(507) 962-3275. The facility is located at 505 East 4TH Street, Hills, MN 56138.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.