Clara City Care Center
1012 North Division Street, Clara City, MN 56222 · (320) 847-2221
Government - City · 48 certified beds
Clara City Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 1 citation (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $13,260 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 1, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 1, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 23, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 23, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 16, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 15, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,260October 23, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 13 daysStarting January 1, 2026
- Medicare payment denial for 28 daysStarting July 16, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City |
| Certified beds | 48 |
| Average residents per day | 31.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Luther Haven Montevideo · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Appleton Area Health Appleton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Home Belview · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Browns Valley Health Center Browns Valley · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Sanford Health Sylvan Court Canby · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Clara City Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.